CVE-2008-2221

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java plugin in IBM WebSphere Application Server 5.0.2 allows untrusted applets to gain privileges via unknown attack vectors.

10.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.01% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42116	vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019956	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/29976	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28997	vdb entry
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK65161	vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1411/references	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2221?: CVE-2008-2221 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-2221?: To fix CVE-2008-2221, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-2221 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2008-2221 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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