critical10.0Public exploit code
CVE-2008-4910
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…
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Sun Java Web Start 1.0/1.2 - Remote Command Execution2008-10-25 · remote · multiple · Verified
Impact
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Java Web Start | All versions |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4542
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497799/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497972/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31916
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46119
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4542
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497799/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497972/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31916
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46119