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Microsoft JVM Unauthorized Clipboard Access Vulnerability

The Microsoft JVM implements the Java runtime environment for Microsoft Internet Explorer. A vulnerability has been discovered Microsoft's implementation of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM).

Through the use of various 'INativeServices' class methods, in a malicious Java applet, it is possible for a remote attacker to read and modify the contents of a vulnerable users clipboard.

Exploiting this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to read and modify sensitive information stored in a users clipboard.

This vulnerability was originally reported in BID 5670.







 

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