Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Java Web Start (javaws.exe) in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 4 and earlier and 5.0 Update 14 and earlier; and SDK and JRE 1.4.2_16 and earlier; allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JNLP file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Jdk | 1.5.0 |
| Sun | Jre | 1.4.2 |
| Sun | Sdk | 1.4.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=q5exhSqeBjA~Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00008.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00000.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00010.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29239Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29273Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29498Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29582Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29858Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29897Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30676Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30780Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31067Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31497Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31580Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1196?
CVE-2008-1196 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in Java Web Start (javaws.exe) in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 4 and earlier and 5.0 Update 14 and earlier; and SDK and JRE 1.4.2_16 and earlier; allows remote attackers to exe...
How severe is CVE-2008-1196?
CVE-2008-1196 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-2008-1196?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Jdk, Sun Jre, Sun Sdk.