# CVE-2003-1521: Sun Java Plug-In 1.4 through 1.4.2\_02 allows remote attackers to repeatedly access the floppy drive via the createXmlDocument method in the

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2007-10-25 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Sun Java Plug-In 1.4 through 1.4.2_02 allows remote attackers to repeatedly access the floppy drive via the createXmlDocument method in the org.apache.crimson.tree.XmlDocument class, which violates the Java security model.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8867
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/341943
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23270

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