CVE-2008-4910 Command injection in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 4 Nov 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary programs on client machines via a crafted file URL in Java Web Start, requiring user interaction.

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: None listed

What is CVE-2008-4910?

CVE-2008-4910 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Nov 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

The BasicService in Sun Java Web Start allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs on a client machine via a file:// URL argument to the showDocument method.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4910?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sun Java Web Start.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4910?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4910 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2008-4910 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4910 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-92fw-f58x-hghj.