CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-3113

First published: Wed Jul 09 2008(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in Sun Java Web Start in JDK and JRE 5.0 before Update 16 and SDK and JRE 1.4.x before 1.4.2_18 allows remote attackers to create or delete arbitrary files via an untrusted application, aka CR 6704077.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Java Development Kit (JDK)<=5.0
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_1
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_10
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_11
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_12
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_13
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_14
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_2
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_3
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_4
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_5
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_6
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_7
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_8
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_9
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)<=1.4.2_17
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)<=5.0
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_01
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_02
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_03
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_04
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_05
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_06
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_07
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_8
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_9
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_10
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_11
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_12
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_13
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_14
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_15
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_16
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_10
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_11
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_12
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_13
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_14
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_3
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_4
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_5
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_6
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_7
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_8
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_9
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_01
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_02
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_03
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_04
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_05
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_06
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_07
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_08
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_09
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_10
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_11
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_12
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_13
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_14
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_15
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_16
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_17

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-3113?

    CVE-2008-3113 is considered to be of medium severity due to the potential for remote attackers to manipulate files.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-3113?

    To fix CVE-2008-3113, upgrade to a version of JDK or JRE that is 5.0 Update 16 or later, or 1.4.2_18 or later.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2008-3113?

    Affected software includes Sun JDK 5.0 prior to Update 16 and Sun JRE 1.4.2 prior to 1.4.2_18.

  • Can CVE-2008-3113 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2008-3113 can be exploited remotely by untrusted applications to create or delete arbitrary files.

  • When was CVE-2008-3113 disclosed?

    CVE-2008-3113 was disclosed in September 2008.

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