Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 4 and earlier allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via an untrusted application, a different issue than CVE-2008-1190, aka "The fifth issue."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Jdk | <= 6_update_4 |
| Sun | Jre | <= 6_update_4 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00008.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29239Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29273Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29582Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29858Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30676Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30780Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32018Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-28.xml
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-233323-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3178
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3179
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200804-20.xml
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200806-11.xml
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1191?
CVE-2008-1191 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Unspecified vulnerability in Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 4 and earlier allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via an untrusted application, a different issue than CVE-2008-11...
How severe is CVE-2008-1191?
CVE-2008-1191 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1191?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Jdk, Sun Jre.