CVE-2003-1516 describes a security vulnerability in the org.apache.xalan.processor.XSLProcessorVersion class within Sun Java Plug-in 1.4.2_01. This flaw allows both signed and unsigned applets to share variables, bypassing the Java security model. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity risk, as it could enable remote attackers to read or write sensitive data belonging to a signed applet. While there is an ExploitDB entry (EDB-23265) detailing a cross-site applet sandbox violation, there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.4.2_01CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_plug-in:1.4.2_01:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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