Sun JDK 1.1/1.2 on Linux Type Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Sun JDK 1.1/1.2 on Linux. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Type Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability appears as CVE-1999-0440. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Sun JDK 1.1/1.2 on Linux (Programming Tool Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Type Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The byte code verifier component of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) allows remote execution through malicious web pages.

The weakness was presented 03/01/1999 by Karsten Sohr with University of Marburg as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at java.sun.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0440. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (2025), SecurityFocus (BID 1939†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-597†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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04/05/1999 +35 days 🔍
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06/20/2014 +4189 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: java.sun.com⛔
Researcher: Karsten Sohr
Organization: University of Marburg
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-1999-0440 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0440
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14548
X-Force: 2025
SecurityFocus: 1939 - Multiple Vendor Java Virtual Machine Type Confusion Attack Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 597 - JVM bug allows remote execution through web pages, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2014 17:30
Updated: 04/19/2026 00:07
Changes: 06/20/2014 17:30 (43), 05/07/2019 17:41 (19), 04/19/2026 00:07 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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