CVE-2008-5346 Information disclosure in n/a

High 7.1 Published 5 Dec 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Untrusted Java applets can read arbitrary memory via crafted ZIP files, exposing sensitive data to attackers.

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-2008-5346?

CVE-2008-5346 is a high-severity 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

Unspecified vulnerability in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for Sun JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 16 and earlier; SDK and JRE 1.4.2_18 and earlier; and SDK and JRE 1.3.1_23 or earlier allows untrusted applets and applications to read arbitrary memory via a crafted ZIP file.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5346?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Sun Jdk, Sun Jre, Sun Sdk.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5346?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2008-5346 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5346 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Sun Jdk vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3p93-j4fw-gpx2.