CVE-1999-1262

Summary

CVE-1999-1262 is a vulnerability affecting Java in Netscape 4.5. This issue allows remote attackers to bypass the Java security model, as the browser does not adequately restrict applets from connecting to hosts other than the one from which the applet was loaded. Consequently, an attacker can conduct unauthorized activities, posing a significant security risk. Java applets can potentially be used to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information or perform malicious actions on an affected system. This vulnerability underscores the importance of keeping software up-to-date with the latest security patches.

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