Vulnerability in Java Web Start and Plug-in Affecting Sun JDK and JRE
CVE-2008-5340
Currently unrated
Summary
An unspecified vulnerability in Java Web Start (JWS) and the Java Plug-in allows untrusted JWS applications to gain unauthorized privileges, enabling potential access to local files or applications via unknown vectors. This flaw poses significant risks as it can be exploited to compromise the confidentiality and integrity of files on affected systems. Users are advised to ensure their Java installations are updated to the latest versions to mitigate this risk.
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