CVE-2008-1191

CVE-2008-1191 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Jdk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 4 and earlier allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via an untrusted application, a different issue than CVE-2008-1190, aka "The fifth issue."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1191?
Unspecified vulnerability in Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 4 and earlier allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via an untrusted application, a different issue than CVE-2008-1190, aka "The fifth issue."
How severe is CVE-2008-1191?
CVE-2008-1191 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1191 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1191?
CVE-2008-1191 primarily affects Sun Jdk. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1191?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1191 published?
CVE-2008-1191 was published on 2008-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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