MEDIUM
CVE-2003-1301
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 31, 2003· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.x before 1.4.2_11 and 1.5.x before 1.5.0_06, and as used in multiple web browsers, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via deeply nested object arrays, which are not properly handled by the garbage collector and trigger invalid memory accesses.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2003-1301 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
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
sun1 product(s)
jre
Source: NVD CPE · 12 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2003-1301
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 31, 2003
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2003-1301 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.