CVE-2002-2281: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-2281: Symantec Java!

Symantec Java! JIT (Just-In-Time) Compiler for Netscape Communicator 4.0 through 4.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java commands via an applet that uses a jump call, which is not correctly compiled by the JIT compiler.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 03:59 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old browser Java vulnerability affecting the Symantec Java! JIT compiler used with Netscape Communicator 4.0 through 4.8. A malicious web page could use a Java applet to bypass expected Java safety behavior and run arbitrary Java commands. Exposure should be rare today, but serious where legacy browsers remain in use. Likely limited to legacy environments still running Netscape Communicator 4.0 through 4.8 with Symantec Java! JIT and Java applets enabled. Modern standard browsers are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat as a legacy-risk cleanup item unless these browsers still support business operations. If present, prioritize removal or isolation because the vulnerability is remotely reachable through web content and affects obsolete software. Mitigation focus: Retire Netscape Communicator 4.0 through 4.8 from production use.; Disable Java applets and the Symantec Java! JIT where legacy use remains.; Restrict legacy browsers to isolated, trusted-only networks..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 02:29 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 18, 2007, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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symantec-jit-bypass-security(10711)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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