CVE-2008-3683

Name: CVE-2008-3683
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-08-14T20:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.48%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3683 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in the FTP subsystem in Sun Java System Web Proxy Server 4.0 through 4.0.5 before SP6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (failure to accept connections) via unknown vectors, probably related to exhaustion of file descriptors.. EPSS estimates a 2.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the FTP subsystem in Sun Java System Web Proxy Server 4.0 through 4.0.5 before SP6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (failure to accept connections) via unknown vectors, probably related to exhaustion of file descriptors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.48%

82.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Sun	Java System Web Proxy Server	4	Sp1
Sun	Java System Web Proxy Server	4.0.1	Sp1
Sun	Java System Web Proxy Server	4.0.2	Sp1
Sun	Java System Web Proxy Server	4.0.3	Sp1
Sun	Java System Web Proxy Server	4.0.4	Sp1
Sun	Java System Web Proxy Server	4.0.5	Sp1

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 14, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3683?

How severe is CVE-2008-3683?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3683 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3683?

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