How severe is CVE-2002-1295?

CVE-2002-1295 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2002-1295 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-1295?

CVE-2002-1295 affects Microsoft Java Virtual Machine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1295?

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-2002-1295 published?

CVE-2002-1295 was published on 2002-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-1295

CVE-2002-1295 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Java Virtual Machine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 15% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 15% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Java Virtual Machine
Published: 2002-11-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Microsoft Java implementation, as used in Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly conduct other unauthorized activities via applet tags in HTML that bypass Java class restrictions (such as private constructors) by providing the class name in the code parameter, aka "Incomplete Java Object Instantiation Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1295?: The Microsoft Java implementation, as used in Internet Explorer, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly conduct other unauthorized activities via applet tags in HTML that bypass Java class restrictions (such as private constructors) by providing the class name in the code parameter, aka "Incomplete Java Object Instantiation Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2002-1295?: CVE-2002-1295 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1295 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 15% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1295?: CVE-2002-1295 affects Microsoft Java Virtual Machine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1295?: 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-2002-1295 published?: CVE-2002-1295 was published on 2002-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:java_virtual_machine:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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