CVE-2008-5355

JRE allows arbitrary code execution via DNS mitm attacks

Published Dec 5, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 10.0 Critical EPSS 8.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
The "Java Update" feature for Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 10 and earlier; JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 16 and earlier; and SDK and JRE 1.4.2_18 and earlier does not verify the signature of the JRE that is downloaded, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via DNS man-in-the-middle attacks.

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 10:49 AM
Reserved
Dec 4, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 5, 2008, 11:30 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:59 PM
Severity
Critical
Public date
Dec 4, 2008, 12:00 AM