7.5
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-5347

First published: Fri Dec 05 2008(Updated: )

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 10 and earlier allow untrusted applets and applications to gain privileges via vectors related to access to inner classes in the (1) JAX-WS and (2) JAXB packages.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Java Development Kit (JDK)<=6
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
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)<=6
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-5347?

    CVE-2008-5347 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow untrusted applications to gain elevated privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-5347?

    To fix CVE-2008-5347, users should upgrade to a later version of the Java Runtime Environment or the Java Development Kit that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What versions of JRE and JDK are affected by CVE-2008-5347?

    CVE-2008-5347 affects Java Runtime Environment and Java Development Kit version 6 Update 10 and earlier.

  • Can CVE-2008-5347 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2008-5347 can be exploited remotely through untrusted applets that are loaded in a vulnerable Java environment.

  • What are the implications of CVE-2008-5347?

    The implications of CVE-2008-5347 include the possibility of unauthorized access to system resources and data by untrusted applets.

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