Directory Traversal Vulnerability in Sun Java Web Start by Sun Microsystems
CVE-2008-3112

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor: Oracle
Status: Jdk; Jre; Sdk
Vendor: CVE Published:; 9 July 2008

What is CVE-2008-3112?

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in Sun Java Web Start, allowing remote attackers to create arbitrary files through the writeManifest method in the CacheEntry class. This flaw affects multiple versions of JDK and JRE, making it crucial for users and organizations to review their security configurations and apply the necessary updates.