Network Vulnerability in Java Web Start and Java Plug-in by Sun Microsystems
CVE-2008-5339

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Oracle

Status
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 December 2008

What is CVE-2008-5339?

This vulnerability in Java Web Start and Java Plug-in versions from Sun Microsystems allows untrusted applications to establish network connections to unauthorized hosts. This occurs via unclear vectors, potentially leading to data exposure or other malicious activities. It affects multiple versions of the Java Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE), emphasizing the importance of updating software to secure against unauthorized network access.

References

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2008-5339 : Network Vulnerability in Java Web Start and Java Plug-in by Sun Microsystems