CVE-2003-1229
CVE-2003-1229 is a high-severity vulnerability in Oracle Jre 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-295.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-295
- Affected product: Oracle Jre
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
X509TrustManager in (1) Java Secure Socket Extension (JSSE) in SDK and JRE 1.4.0 through 1.4.0_01, (2) JSSE before 1.0.3, (3) Java Plug-in SDK and JRE 1.3.0 through 1.4.1, and (4) Java Web Start 1.0 through 1.2 incorrectly calls the isClientTrusted method when determining server trust, which results in improper validation of digital certificate and allows remote attackers to (1) falsely authenticate peers for SSL or (2) incorrectly validate signed JAR files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-1229?
- X509TrustManager in (1) Java Secure Socket Extension (JSSE) in SDK and JRE 1.4.0 through 1.4.0_01, (2) JSSE before 1.0.3, (3) Java Plug-in SDK and JRE 1.3.0 through 1.4.1, and (4) Java Web Start 1.0 through 1.2 incorrectly calls the isClientTrusted method when determining server trust, which results in improper validation of digital certificate and allows remote attackers to (1) falsely authenticate peers for SSL or (2) incorrectly validate signed JAR files.
- How severe is CVE-2003-1229?
- CVE-2003-1229 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2003-1229 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2003-1229?
- CVE-2003-1229 primarily affects Oracle Jre. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-1229?
- 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-2003-1229 published?
- CVE-2003-1229 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-01/0334.html
- http://java.sun.com/products/jsse/CHANGES.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/7943
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1006007
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1007483
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-50081-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6682
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1006001
- http://www1.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=HPSBUX0301-239
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11182
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5883
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_start:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:jsse:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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