CVE-1999-0440

Summary

CVE-1999-0440 is a cybersecurity vulnerability affecting the byte code verifier component of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). This issue allows remote execution of malicious code through specially crafted web pages. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by convincing a target to visit a malicious website, leading to the execution of malicious Java code on the victim's system. The byte code verifier is responsible for ensuring the validity of Java code before it is executed, but in this case, it fails to prevent the execution of malicious code, posing a significant security risk. It is recommended that users update their Java installations to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.

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