CVE-2008-3553: Critical severity sun java 2 micro edition (j2me) vulnerability

Published Aug 8, 2008
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Updated

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Nokia Series 40 3rd edition devices allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, probably related to MIDP privilege escalation and persistent MIDlets, aka "ISSUES 3-10." NOTE: as of 20080807, the only disclosure is a vague pre-advisory with no actionable information. However, because it is from a company led by a well-known researcher, it is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Sun J2me
Nokia Series 40=3rd

Event History

Aug 8, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3553?

CVE-2008-3553 is considered to be of high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-3553?

Fixing CVE-2008-3553 involves updating to the latest version of the affected Nokia Series 40 firmware that addresses these vulnerabilities.

3

What types of devices are affected by CVE-2008-3553?

CVE-2008-3553 affects Nokia Series 40 3rd edition devices and applications that utilize Sun J2ME.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-3553?

The potential impacts of CVE-2008-3553 include unauthorized remote access and manipulation of device functionalities.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2008-3553?

As of now, there are no publicly known exploits for CVE-2008-3553, but the vulnerabilities could be leveraged for malicious activities.

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