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CVE-2004-1029

The Sun Java Plugin capability in Java 2 Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.4.2_01, 1.4.2_04, and possibly earlier versions, does not properly restrict access between Javascript and Java applets during data transfer, which allows remote attackers to load unsafe classes and execute arbitrary code by using the reflection API to access private Java packages.

Security Impact Summary

CVE-2004-1029 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 8 products from hp, from sun, from sun and 5 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

Originally identified in 2005, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.

Published

2005-03-01T05:00:00.000

Last Modified

2025-04-03T01:03:51.193

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv2: 9.3 (HIGH)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Access Vector: NETWORK
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Authentication: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: COMPLETE
Integrity Impact: COMPLETE
Availability Impact: COMPLETE

Exploitability Score

8.6

Impact Score

10.0

Weaknesses

Type: Primary
CWE-264

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Application	hp	java_sdk-rte	1.3	Yes
Application	hp	java_sdk-rte	1.4	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.3.1_01	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.3.1_01	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.3.1_01a	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.3.1_02	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.3.1_02	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.3.1_02	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.3.1_03	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.3.1_03	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.3.1_03	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.3.1_04	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.3.1_05	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.3.1_05	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.3.1_05	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.3.1_06	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.3.1_06	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.3.1_06	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.3.1_07	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.3.1_07	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.3.1_07	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.0_01	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.0_02	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.0_02	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.0_02	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.0_03	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.0_03	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.0_03	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.0_4	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.0_4	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.0_4	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.1	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.1	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.1	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.1_01	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.1_01	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.1_01	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.1_02	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.1_02	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.1_02	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.1_03	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.1_03	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.1_03	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.2	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.2	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.2	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.2_01	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.2_02	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.2_03	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.2_03	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.2_03	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.2_04	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.2_04	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.2_04	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.2_05	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.2_05	Yes
Application	sun	jdk	1.4.2_05	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.0	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.0	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.0	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.0	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.0	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.0	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.0	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.0	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.0	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.0	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.0	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.0	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.0	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1_02	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1_02	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1_02	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1_03	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1_03	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1_03	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1_05	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1_05	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1_05	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1_06	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1_06	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1_06	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1_07	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1_07	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1_07	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1_09	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1_09	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.3.1_09	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.0_01	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.0_01	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.0_02	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.0_02	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.0_02	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.0_03	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.0_03	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.0_03	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.0_04	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.0_04	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.0_04	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.1	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.1	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.1	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.1	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.1	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.1	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.1_01	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.1_01	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.1_01	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.1_02	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.1_02	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.1_02	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.1_07	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.2	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.2	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.2	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.2	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.2	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.2	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.2	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.2	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.2	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.2	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.2	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.2	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.2	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.2	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.2	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.2	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.2	Yes
Application	sun	jre	1.4.2	Yes
Application	symantec	enterprise_firewall	8.0	Yes
Application	symantec	enterprise_firewall	8.0	Yes
Application	symantec	enterprise_firewall	8.0	Yes
Operating System	conectiva	linux	10.0	Yes
Operating System	gentoo	linux	*	Yes
Operating System	hp	hp-ux	11.00	Yes
Operating System	hp	hp-ux	11.11	Yes
Operating System	hp	hp-ux	11.22	Yes
Operating System	hp	hp-ux	11.23	Yes
Hardware	symantec	gateway_security_5400	2.0	Yes
Hardware	symantec	gateway_security_5400	2.0.1	Yes

References

http://jouko.iki.fi/adv/javaplugin.html ([email protected])
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Feb/msg00000.html ([email protected])
http://rpmfind.net/linux/RPM/suse/updates/9.3/i386/rpm/i586/java-1_4_2-sun-src-1.4.2.08-0.1.i586.html ([email protected])
http://secunia.com/advisories/13271 Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
http://secunia.com/advisories/29035 Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/61 ([email protected])
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101523-1 Patch, Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57591-1 Patch, Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21257249 ([email protected])
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=158&type=vulnerabilities ([email protected])
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/760344 US Government Resource ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12317 Patch ([email protected])
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0599 Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18188 ([email protected])
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5674 ([email protected])
http://jouko.iki.fi/adv/javaplugin.html (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Feb/msg00000.html (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://rpmfind.net/linux/RPM/suse/updates/9.3/i386/rpm/i586/java-1_4_2-sun-src-1.4.2.08-0.1.i586.html (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://secunia.com/advisories/13271 Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://secunia.com/advisories/29035 Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/61 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101523-1 Patch, Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57591-1 Patch, Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21257249 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=158&type=vulnerabilities (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/760344 US Government Resource (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12317 Patch (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0599 Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18188 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5674 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For hp's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.