How severe is CVE-2008-3551?

CVE-2008-3551 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-3551 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3551?

CVE-2008-3551 primarily affects Sun Java Platform Micro Edition. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3551?

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-2008-3551 published?

CVE-2008-3551 was published on 2008-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3551

CVE-2008-3551 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sun Java Platform Micro Edition with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Java Platform Micro Edition
Published: 2008-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Sun Java Platform Micro Edition (aka Java ME, J2ME, or mobile Java), as distributed in Sun Wireless Toolkit 2.5.2, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors. NOTE: as of 20080807, the only disclosure is a vague pre-advisory with no actionable information. However, because it is from a company led by a well-known researcher, it is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3551?: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Sun Java Platform Micro Edition (aka Java ME, J2ME, or mobile Java), as distributed in Sun Wireless Toolkit 2.5.2, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors. NOTE: as of 20080807, the only disclosure is a vague pre-advisory with no actionable information. However, because it is from a company led by a well-known researcher, it is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.
How severe is CVE-2008-3551?: CVE-2008-3551 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-3551 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3551?: CVE-2008-3551 primarily affects Sun Java Platform Micro Edition. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3551?: 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-2008-3551 published?: CVE-2008-3551 was published on 2008-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_platform_micro_edition:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:wireless_toolkit:2.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*