Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-2221

First published: Wed May 14 2008(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java plugin in IBM WebSphere Application Server 5.0.2 allows untrusted applets to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM WebSphere Application Server Feature Pack for Web Services=5.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-2221?

    CVE-2008-2221 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-2221?

    To fix CVE-2008-2221, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of IBM WebSphere Application Server.

  • What software is impacted by CVE-2008-2221?

    CVE-2008-2221 specifically affects IBM WebSphere Application Server version 5.0.2.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-2221?

    CVE-2008-2221 can be exploited by untrusted applets via unspecified attack vectors.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-2221?

    There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2008-2221, and updating the software is the recommended action.

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