How severe is CVE-2005-1973?

CVE-2005-1973 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-1973 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1973?

CVE-2005-1973 primarily affects Sun J2se. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1973?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-1973 published?

CVE-2005-1973 was published on 2005-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1973

CVE-2005-1973 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun J2se with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun J2se
Published: 2005-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Java Web Start in Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 and 5.0 Update 1 allows applications to assign permissions to themselves and gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1973?: Java Web Start in Java 2 Platform Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 and 5.0 Update 1 allows applications to assign permissions to themselves and gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2005-1973?: CVE-2005-1973 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-1973 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1973?: CVE-2005-1973 primarily affects Sun J2se. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1973?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1973 published?: CVE-2005-1973 was published on 2005-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:j2se:5.0:*:sdk:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:j2se:5.0_update1:*:sdk:*:*:*:*:*

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