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CVE-2008-5343

First published: Thu Dec 04 2008(Updated: )

Java Web Start (JWS) and Java Plug-in with Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 10 and earlier; JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 16 and earlier; and SDK and JRE 1.4.2_18 and earlier allows remote attackers to make unauthorized network connections and hijack HTTP sessions via a crafted file that validates as both a GIF and a Java JAR file, aka "GIFAR" and CR 6707535.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/java<1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13-1jpp.1.el3
1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13-1jpp.1.el3
redhat/java<1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.11-1jpp.1.el4
1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.11-1jpp.1.el4
redhat/java<1.5.0-sun-0:1.5.0.17-1jpp.2.el4
1.5.0-sun-0:1.5.0.17-1jpp.2.el4
redhat/java<1.5.0-ibm-1:1.5.0.9-1jpp.4.el4
1.5.0-ibm-1:1.5.0.9-1jpp.4.el4
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1:1.6.0.4-1jpp.1.el4
1.6.0-ibm-1:1.6.0.4-1jpp.1.el4
redhat/java<1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13-1jpp.1.el4
1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13-1jpp.1.el4
redhat/java<1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.11-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.11-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.5.0-sun-0:1.5.0.17-1jpp.2.el5
1.5.0-sun-0:1.5.0.17-1jpp.2.el5
redhat/java<1.5.0-ibm-1:1.5.0.9-1jpp.2.el5
1.5.0-ibm-1:1.5.0.9-1jpp.2.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1:1.6.0.4-1jpp.1.el5
1.6.0-ibm-1:1.6.0.4-1jpp.1.el5
redhat/java<1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13-1jpp.1.el5
1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13-1jpp.1.el5
Java Development Kit (JDK)<=5.0
Java Development Kit (JDK)<=6
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_15
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
Java Development Kit (JDK)=6
Java Development Kit (JDK)=6-update_1
Java Development Kit (JDK)=6-update_2
Java Development Kit (JDK)=6-update_3
Java Development Kit (JDK)=6-update_4
Java Development Kit (JDK)=6-update_5
Java Development Kit (JDK)=6-update_6
Java Development Kit (JDK)=6-update_7
Java Development Kit (JDK)=6-update_8
Java Development Kit (JDK)=6-update_9
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)<=1.4.2_18
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)<=5.0
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)<=6
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_3
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_4
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_5
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_6
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_7
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)=1.4.2_17
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0
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_15
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
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=6
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=6-update_1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=6-update_2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=6-update_3
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=6-update_4
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=6-update_5
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=6-update_6
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=6-update_7
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=6-update_8
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=6-update_9
Java Development Kit (JDK)<=1.4.2_18
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_1
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_2
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_3
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_4
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_5
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_6
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_7
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_8
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_9
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

Remedy

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-5343?

    CVE-2008-5343 is considered a medium severity vulnerability that allows unauthorized network connections and HTTP session hijacking.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-5343?

    To fix CVE-2008-5343, you should upgrade your Java versions to the latest updates provided by Sun or Oracle.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2008-5343?

    CVE-2008-5343 affects Sun JDK and JRE versions 6 Update 10 and earlier, 5.0 Update 16 and earlier, and 1.4.2_18 and earlier.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2008-5343 facilitate?

    CVE-2008-5343 can facilitate remote attacks that enable unauthorized network connections and HTTP session hijacking.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2008-5343?

    Yes, patches are available for CVE-2008-5343 through updates provided by Sun or Oracle for affected Java versions.

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