# CVE-2001-1008: Java Plugin 1.4 for JRE 1.3 executes signed applets even if the certificate is expired, which could allow remote attackers to conduct unauth

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2003-04-02 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Java Plugin 1.4 for JRE 1.3 executes signed applets even if the certificate is expired, which could allow remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities via an applet that has been signed by an expired certificate.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3245
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7048.php
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-08/0359.html

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