HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2003-1229
HIGH

CVE-2003-1229

CWE-295Published: December 31, 2003· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2003-1229 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

Oracle1 product(s)
jre
sun2 product(s)
java web startjsse
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/7943
PATCHhttp://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-50081-1
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6682
PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/7943
PATCHhttp://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-50081-1
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6682
ADVISORYhttp://java.sun.com/products/jsse/CHANGES.txt
ADVISORYhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1006007
ADVISORYhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1007483
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1006001
ADVISORYhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11182
ADVISORYhttp://java.sun.com/products/jsse/CHANGES.txt
ADVISORYhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1006007
ADVISORYhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1007483
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1006001
ADVISORYhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11182

All References (22)

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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-01/0334.htmlBroken Link
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http://java.sun.com/products/jsse/CHANGES.txtBroken Link · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/7943Broken Link · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1006007Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1007483Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-50081-1Broken Link · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6682Broken Link · Patch · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1006001Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www1.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=HPSBUX0301-239Broken Link
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11182Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5883Broken Link
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http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-01/0334.htmlBroken Link
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http://java.sun.com/products/jsse/CHANGES.txtBroken Link · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/7943Broken Link · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1006007Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2003-1229
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-295
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 31, 2003

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2003-1229 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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