CVE-2008-3111: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-3111: Multiple buffer overflows in Sun Java Web Start in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 4, JDK and JRE 5.0 before Up...

Multiple buffer overflows in Sun Java Web Start in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 4, JDK and JRE 5.0 before Update 16, and SDK and JRE 1.4.x before 1.4.2_18 allow context-dependent attackers to gain privileges via an untrusted application, as demonstrated by (a) an application that grants itself privileges to (1) read local files, (2) write to local files, or (3) execute local programs; and as demonstrated by (b) a long value associated with a java-vm-args attribute in a j2se tag in a JNLP file, which triggers a stack-based buffer overflow in the GetVMArgsOption function; aka CR 6557220.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-3111 is an old Java Web Start issue where unsafe handling of untrusted applications could let an attacker gain privileges on a system running vulnerable Java versions. The business risk is highest where legacy JDK/JRE installations remain in production, bundled products, or old desktop images. Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems with vulnerable Sun Java Web Start/JDK/JRE versions, or products bundling those runtimes. Modern systems are less likely affected unless old Java runtimes remain installed for compatibility. Prioritize as a legacy-risk cleanup item with high impact if present. It is not KEV-listed in the supplied bundle, but vulnerable Java Web Start installations could expose endpoints to privilege-gain outcomes. Mitigation focus: Upgrade JDK/JRE 6 to Update 4 or later where applicable.; Upgrade JDK/JRE 5.0 to Update 16 or later where applicable.; Upgrade SDK/JRE 1.4.x to 1.4.2_18 or later where applicable..

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

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

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sun-javawebstart-unspecified-bo(43664)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10541CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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