CVE-2008-5117 Open redirect in n/a

Medium 6.4 Published 18 Nov 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can redirect users to malicious sites for phishing in Sun Java System Identity Manager.

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-2008-5117?

CVE-2008-5117 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 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

Open redirect vulnerability in Sun Java System Identity Manager 6.0 through 6.0 SP4, 7.0, and 7.1 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5117?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sun Java System Identity Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5117?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5117 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-5117 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5117 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7ghw-3w3j-jh3c.