CVE-2008-1189

UnknownEPSS 7.19%

Last modified

CVE-2008-1189 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 4 and earlier, 5.0 Update 14 and earlier, and SDK/JRE 1.4.2_16 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, a different issue than CVE-2008-1188, aka the "third" issue.. EPSS estimates a 7.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 4 and earlier, 5.0 Update 14 and earlier, and SDK/JRE 1.4.2_16 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, a different issue than CVE-2008-1188, aka the "third" issue.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
7.19%

93.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SunJdk1.5.0
SunJdk1.6.0
SunJre1.4.2
SunJre1.4.2_1
SunJre1.4.2_2
SunJre1.4.2_3
SunJre1.4.2_4
SunJre1.4.2_5
SunJre1.4.2_6
SunJre1.4.2_7
SunJre1.4.2_8
SunJre1.4.2_9
SunJre1.4.2_10
SunJre1.4.2_11
SunJre1.4.2_12
SunJre1.4.2_13
SunJre1.4.2_14
SunJre1.4.2_15
SunJre1.4.2_16
SunJre1.5.0
SunJre1.6.0
SunSdk1.4.2
SunSdk1.4.2_1
SunSdk1.4.2_2
SunSdk1.4.2_3
SunSdk1.4.2_4
SunSdk1.4.2_5
SunSdk1.4.2_6
SunSdk1.4.2_7
SunSdk1.4.2_8
SunSdk1.4.2_9
SunSdk1.4.2_10
SunSdk1.4.2_11
SunSdk1.4.2_12
SunSdk1.4.2_13
SunSdk1.4.2_14
SunSdk1.4.2_15
SunSdk1.4.2_16

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1189?
Buffer overflow in Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 4 and earlier, 5.0 Update 14 and earlier, and SDK/JRE 1.4.2_16 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, a different issue than CVE-2008-1188, aka the "third" issue.
How severe is CVE-2008-1189?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1189 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1189?
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