CVE-1999-0141

Summary

CVE-1999-0141 is a vulnerability affecting the Java Bytecode Verifier that allows malicious applets to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the user running the applet. This issue arises due to insufficient verification of bytecode instructions during the verification process. An attacker can exploit this flaw by crafting a malicious Java applet that bypasses the verification, leading to the execution of unintended code. The vulnerability poses a significant risk as it can result in information disclosure, denial of service, or even system takeover. Java developers are advised to update their implementations to a version that addresses this issue.

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