CVE-2002-2281

Symantec Java! JIT Compiler - Remote Code Execution via Jump Call

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2002-2281. PoCs published by Last Stage of Delirium.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This is a vulnerability writeup describing a flaw in the Java JustInTime compiler used by Netscape Communicator. The issue allows a malicious applet to redirect program flow to attacker-controlled memory, potentially executing arbitrary system commands outside the Java sandbox.

Description

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by Last Stage of Delirium · textremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22028

This is a vulnerability writeup describing a flaw in the Java JustInTime compiler used by Netscape Communicator. The issue allows a malicious applet to redirect program flow to attacker-controlled memory, potentially executing arbitrary system commands outside the Java sandbox.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: Netscape Communicator with Java JustInTime compiler
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Vulnerable version of Netscape Communicator with JIT compiler · Ability to deliver a malicious Java applet to the target
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6222
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10711
Mailing List mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103798147613151&w=2

Scores

EPSS 0.1048
EPSS Percentile 95.2%

Details

Status published
Products (18)
symantec/java 4.0
symantec/java 4.4
symantec/java 4.5
symantec/java 4.06
symantec/java 4.6
symantec/java 4.07
symantec/java 4.7
symantec/java 4.08
symantec/java 4.51
symantec/java 4.61
... and 8 more
Published Dec 31, 2002
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026