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CVE-2008-4910

HighPublished

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...

Published: Nov 4, 2008
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Oct 25, 2008

Primary CVSS

10.0/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

10.3%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.6%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

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.

Sources

Sun Java Web Start 1.0/1.2 - Remote Command ExecutionExploit
Varun Srivastava · multiple · Oct 25, 2008

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