How severe is CVE-2002-0979?

CVE-2002-0979 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-0979 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0979?

CVE-2002-0979 affects Microsoft Virtual Machine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0979?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2002-0979 published?

CVE-2002-0979 was published on 2002-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0979

CVE-2002-0979 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Virtual Machine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Virtual Machine
Published: 2002-09-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0979?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2002-0979?: CVE-2002-0979 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0979 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0979?: CVE-2002-0979 affects Microsoft Virtual Machine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0979?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0979 published?: CVE-2002-0979 was published on 2002-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:virtual_machine:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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