CVE-2008-3115: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-3115: Secure Static Versioning in Sun Java JDK and JRE 6 Update 6 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 6 through 15, does...

Secure Static Versioning in Sun Java JDK and JRE 6 Update 6 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 6 through 15, does not properly prevent execution of applets on older JRE releases, which might allow remote attackers to exploit vulnerabilities in these older releases.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE is about Java allowing web applets to run on older, vulnerable Java releases when Secure Static Versioning should have blocked that. For a business, the risk is mainly legacy Java on endpoints: a malicious applet could push users onto exposed old runtime behavior. No active exploitation is established in the provided sources. Exposure is most likely on legacy desktops, browsers, or packaged products retaining affected Sun Java JDK/JRE versions and browser applet support. Modern environments without Java applets or obsolete JREs are less likely exposed, but inventory evidence is needed. Prioritize this where legacy Java remains on user-facing workstations or systems that browse untrusted content. It is an older CVE with incomplete scoring data, but it can preserve exposure to older Java vulnerabilities if obsolete runtimes still exist. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints and servers for affected Sun Java JDK/JRE versions.; Remove obsolete Java runtimes where no business dependency remains.; Disable Java browser applet support where not explicitly required..

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

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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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sun-securestatic-weak-security(43665)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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