Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Jdk | <= 5.0 |
| Sun | Jre | <= 1.4.2_18 |
| Sun | Sdk | <= 1.4.2_18 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00009.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-05/msg00000.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=123678756409861&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=126583436323697&w=2
- http://osvdb.org/50512
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-1018.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-1025.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32991
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33015
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33710
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34233
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34447
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34605
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5343?
CVE-2008-5343 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.0 (HIGH). 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 unauthor...
How severe is CVE-2008-5343?
CVE-2008-5343 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5343?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Jdk, Sun Jre, Sun Sdk.