CVE-2008-2086 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 5 Dec 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a crafted JNLP file that modifies Java system properties.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2008-2086?

CVE-2008-2086 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Sun Jdk, published on 5 Dec 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Sun Java Web Start and Java Plug-in for JDK and JRE 6 Update 10 and earlier; JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 16 and earlier; and SDK and JRE 1.4.2_18 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted jnlp file that modifies the (1) java.home, (2) java.ext.dirs, or (3) user.home System Properties, aka "Java Web Start File Inclusion" and CR 6694892.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2086?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Sun Jdk, Sun Jre, Sun Sdk.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2086?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2008-2086 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2086 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-cmpj-5w72-jq28.