CVE-2003-1229

High

Description

X509TrustManager in (1) Java Secure Socket Extension (JSSE) in SDK and JRE 1.4.0 through 1.4.0_01, (2) JSSE before 1.0.3, (3) Java Plug-in SDK and JRE 1.3.0 through 1.4.1, and (4) Java Web Start 1.0 through 1.2 incorrectly calls the isClientTrusted method when determining server trust, which results in improper validation of digital certificate and allows remote attackers to (1) falsely authenticate peers for SSL or (2) incorrectly validate signed JAR files.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability92. percentile4.6%
ProductSun Java Web Start
PublishedDec 31, 2003
First seenDec 31, 2003

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
sun java_web_start1.0 ≤ v ≤ 1.2—
oracle jre1.3.0 ≤ v ≤ 1.4.1—
sun jsse1.0.3—

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CVE-2003-1229 · Sun Java Web Start · Dark Radar