CVE-2008-3112 Path traversal in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 9 Jul 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can create arbitrary files via directory traversal in Java Web Start, requiring user interaction to launch the application.

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-2008-3112?

CVE-2008-3112 is a critical path traversal vulnerability in Sun Jdk, published on 9 Jul 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

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.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3112?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Sun Jdk, Sun Jre, Sun Sdk.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3112?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2008-3112 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3112 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-f5xr-w782-5rg9.