CVE-2002-0979
The Java logging feature for the Java Virtual Machine in Internet Explorer writes output from...
CVE-2002-0979 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Microsoft Virtual Machine, published August 23, 2002. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 6.46%, the 93rd percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 6.46%EPSS, 93rd percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
The Java logging feature for the Java Virtual Machine in Internet Explorer writes output from functions such as System.out.println to a known pathname, which can be used to execute arbitrary code.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The Java logging feature for the Java Virtual Machine in Internet Explorer writes output from functions such as System.out.println to a known pathname, which can be used to execute arbitrary code.
- Record
CVE-2002-0979- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
The Java logging feature for the Java Virtual Machine in Internet Explorer writes output from functions such as System.out.println to a known pathname, which can be used to execute arbitrary code.
- Record
CVE-2002-0979- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2002-0968No score
The Java logging feature for the Java Virtual Machine in Internet Explorer writes output from functions such as System.out.println to a known pathname, which can be used to execute arbitrary code.
- Record
EUVD-2002-0968- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-2c89-h2r9-m4fwNo score
The Java logging feature for the Java Virtual Machine in Internet Explorer writes output from...
The Java logging feature for the Java Virtual Machine in Internet Explorer writes output from functions such as System.out.println to a known pathname, which can be used to execute arbitrary code.
- Record
GHSA-2c89-h2r9-m4fw- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.