CVE-2008-3107: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-3107: Unspecified vulnerability in the Virtual Machine in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in JDK and JRE 6 bef...

Unspecified vulnerability in the Virtual Machine in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 7, JDK and JRE 5.0 before Update 16, and SDK and JRE 1.4.x before 1.4.2_18 allows context-dependent attackers to gain privileges via an untrusted (1) application or (2) applet, as demonstrated by an application or applet that grants itself privileges to (a) read local files, (b) write to local files, or (c) execute local programs.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 09:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Java Runtime vulnerability that could let an untrusted Java application or applet escape normal restrictions and gain privileges on a user system. The described impact includes reading and writing local files or running local programs. It mainly matters where legacy Java runtimes or applet-capable environments still exist. Exposure is most likely in legacy workstations, servers, or bundled products still running the named Java versions. Internet-facing exposure is not established by the bundle; browser applet use or execution of untrusted Java content increases concern. Treat as high priority only for environments with legacy Java. The business risk is local compromise through outdated runtime technology, but urgency depends on whether affected Java versions remain deployed or reachable by untrusted content. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Java runtimes to the fixed versions named by the CVE or later supported releases.; Remove obsolete Java runtimes where no business requirement remains.; Disable legacy Java browser applets and plugin use where possible..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 9, 2008, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
sun-virtualmachine-unauth-access(43659)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10219CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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