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CVE-2008-5343

UnknownEPSS 5.09%

Last modified

CVE-2008-5343 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 5.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.09%

91.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
SunJdk<= 5.0Update 16
SunJdk<= 6Update 10
SunJdk5.0Update 1
SunJdk6—
SunJre<= 1.4.2_18—
SunJre<= 5.0Update 16
SunJre<= 6Update 10
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—
SunJre1.4.2_17—
SunJre5.0—
SunJre6—
SunSdk<= 1.4.2_18—
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—
SunSdk1.4.2_17—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5343?
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.
How severe is CVE-2008-5343?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5343 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5343?
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