CVE-2005-3906

CVE-2005-3906 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Jdk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Affected product: Sun Jdk
• Published: 2005-11-30
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in reflection APIs in Java SDK and JRE 1.4.2_08 and earlier and JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 3 and earlier allow remote attackers to escape the Java sandbox and access arbitrary files or execute arbitrary applications via unknown attack vectors, a different set of vulnerabilities than CVE-2005-3905. NOTE: this is associated with the "second and third issues" identified in SUNALERT:102003.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3906?

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in reflection APIs in Java SDK and JRE 1.4.2_08 and earlier and JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 3 and earlier allow remote attackers to escape the Java sandbox and access arbitrary files or execute arbitrary applications via unknown attack vectors, a different set of vulnerabilities than CVE-2005-3905. NOTE: this is associated with the "second and third issues" identified in SUNALERT:102003.

How severe is CVE-2005-3906?

CVE-2005-3906 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-3906 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-3906?

CVE-2005-3906 primarily affects Sun Jdk. In total, 122 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3906?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2005-3906 published?

CVE-2005-3906 was published on 2005-11-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Nov/msg00004.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/17748
• http://secunia.com/advisories/17847
• http://secunia.com/advisories/18092
• http://secunia.com/advisories/18435
• http://secunia.com/advisories/18503
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1015280
• http://sunsolve.sun.com/searchproxy/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102003-1
• http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21225628
• http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200601-10.xml
• http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/974188
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15615
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2636
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2675
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2946
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23251

Affected products (122)

• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.0_02:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.0_02:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.0_02:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.0_05:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.0_05:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_01:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_01:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_01a:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_02:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_02:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_02:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_03:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_03:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_03:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_04:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_05:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_05:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_05:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_06:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_06:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_06:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_07:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_07:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_07:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_08:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_08:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_08:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_09:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_09:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_09:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_10:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_10:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_10:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_11:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_11:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_11:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_12:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_12:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.3.1_12:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*

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