CVE-2002-0076 describes a critical vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Bytecode Verifier, affecting Microsoft VM (build 3802 and earlier), Netscape 6.2.1 and earlier, and potentially other SDK/JDK implementations. This flaw allows remote attackers to bypass the Java sandbox and execute arbitrary commands on a victim's system through a specially crafted applet containing an illegal cast operation. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low attack complexity, requiring no authentication. Successful exploitation could lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation (KEV: No), nor are there publicly available exploit modules in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are also minimal, indicating a lack of widespread attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.1.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hp:java_jre-jdk:1.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hp:java_jre-jdk:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hp:java_jre-jdk:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3802CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:virtual_machine:3802:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.1.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.1.8:update14:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
No social media mentions found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.0 Reddit, 0.1 Bluesky, 0.1 Mastodon, and 0.4 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.1 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.0 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.