CVE-2008-4910

Description

The BasicService in Sun Java Web Start allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs on a client machine via a file:// URL argument to the showDocument method.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.65% Top 20%
Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46119 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31916 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497799/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497972/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4542 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4910?
CVE-2008-4910 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-4910?
To fix CVE-2008-4910, 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-2008-4910 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-4910 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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