CVE-2002-2072

CVE-2002-2072 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Jre with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

java.security.AccessController in Sun Java Virtual Machine (JVM) in JRE 1.2.2 and 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (JVM crash) via a Java program that calls the doPrivileged method with a null argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2072?
java.security.AccessController in Sun Java Virtual Machine (JVM) in JRE 1.2.2 and 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (JVM crash) via a Java program that calls the doPrivileged method with a null argument.
How severe is CVE-2002-2072?
CVE-2002-2072 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-2072 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-2072?
CVE-2002-2072 primarily affects Sun Jre. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2072?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-2072 published?
CVE-2002-2072 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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