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CVE-2008-0657

UnknownEPSS 2.84%

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CVE-2008-0657 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Java Runtime Environment in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 1 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 13 and earlier, allow context-dependent attackers to gain privileges via an untrusted (1) application or (2) applet, as demonstrated by an application or applet that grants itself privileges to (a) read local files, (b) write to local files, or (c) execute local programs.. EPSS estimates a 2.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Java Runtime Environment in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 1 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 13 and earlier, allow context-dependent attackers to gain privileges via an untrusted (1) application or (2) applet, as demonstrated by an application or applet that grants itself privileges to (a) read local files, (b) write to local files, or (c) execute local programs.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.84%

84.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
SunJre<= 1.5.0Update13
SunJre<= 1.6.0Update1
SunJdk<= 5.0_update13—

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0657?
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the Java Runtime Environment in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 1 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 13 and earlier, allow context-dependent attackers to gain privileges via an untrusted (1) application or (2) applet, as demonstrated by an application or applet that grants itself privileges to (a) read local files, (b) write to local files, or (c) execute local programs.
How severe is CVE-2008-0657?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0657 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0657?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST