CVE-2008-4910

Java Web Start Arbitrary File Execution via file URL

Published Nov 4, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 10.0 Critical EPSS 10.3% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-4889 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.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 10:31 AM
Reserved
Nov 3, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 4, 2008, 12:57 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:58 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Nov 3, 2008, 12:00 AM