CVE-2008-5355

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

8.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2008-12-05 11:30 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 22:59 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 8.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 10.0 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2008-12-05 11:30 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 22:59 UTC

Exploit probability

8.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-287 · Improper authentication

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Sun Jdk ≤ 5.0
• Sun Jdk ≤ 6
• Sun Jdk 5.0
• Sun Jdk 6
• Sun Jre ≤ 1.4.2_18
• Sun Jre ≤ 5.0
• Sun Jre ≤ 6
• Sun Jre 1.4.2_1

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 10.0

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Complete

Integrity

Complete

Availability

Complete

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