CVE-2008-3553
CVE-2008-3553 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sun J2me 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Sun J2me
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Nokia Series 40 3rd edition devices allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, probably related to MIDP privilege escalation and persistent MIDlets, aka "ISSUES 3-10." 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-2008-3553?
- Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Nokia Series 40 3rd edition devices allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, probably related to MIDP privilege escalation and persistent MIDlets, aka "ISSUES 3-10." 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-2008-3553?
- CVE-2008-3553 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-3553 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-2008-3553?
- CVE-2008-3553 affects Sun J2me. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-3553?
- 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-2008-3553 published?
- CVE-2008-3553 was published on 2008-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.security-explorations.com/n2press.htm
- http://www.security-explorations.com/n2srp.htm
- http://www.security-explorations.com/n2vendors.htm
- http://www.security-explorations.com/report_toc.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495224/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30591
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30592
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44437
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:j2me:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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