CVE-2008-3112: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-3112: Directory traversal vulnerability in Sun Java Web Start in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 7, JDK and JRE 5.0 b...

Directory traversal vulnerability in Sun Java Web Start 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 remote attackers to create arbitrary files via the writeManifest method in the CacheEntry class, aka CR 6703909.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old Java Web Start flaw could let a remote attacker make vulnerable Java clients create files in unintended locations. The main business concern is legacy exposure: obsolete Java runtimes embedded in endpoints, applications, or vendor products that were never updated. Exposure is most likely in legacy systems still using Sun Java Web Start or products bundling old Java runtimes. The source bundle cites Sun, Apple, SUSE, Gentoo, VMware, and Avaya-related advisories, indicating downstream platform packaging mattered. Treat this as a legacy risk cleanup item with high impact if found. Prioritize environments where old Java Web Start can process untrusted remote content or where vendor products bundle obsolete Java. Mitigation focus: Upgrade JDK/JRE 6 to Update 7 or later.; Upgrade JDK/JRE 5.0 to Update 16 or later.; Upgrade SDK/JRE 1.4.x to 1.4.2_18 or later..

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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Source materials

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sun-javawebstart-file-create(43666)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11102CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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