CVE-2008-1193

CVE-2008-1193 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sun Jdk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Java Runtime Environment Image Parsing Library in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 4 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 14 and earlier, allows remote attackers to gain privileges via an untrusted application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1193?
Unspecified vulnerability in Java Runtime Environment Image Parsing Library in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 4 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 14 and earlier, allows remote attackers to gain privileges via an untrusted application.
How severe is CVE-2008-1193?
CVE-2008-1193 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-1193 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1193?
CVE-2008-1193 primarily affects Sun Jdk. In total, 38 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1193?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-1193 published?
CVE-2008-1193 was published on 2008-03-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (38)

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