How severe is CVE-2008-4017?

CVE-2008-4017 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-4017 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4017?

CVE-2008-4017 affects Oracle Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4017?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-4017 published?

CVE-2008-4017 was published on 2009-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4017

CVE-2008-4017 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Application Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Application Server
Published: 2009-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the OC4J component in Oracle Application Server 10.1.2.3 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4017?: Unspecified vulnerability in the OC4J component in Oracle Application Server 10.1.2.3 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-4017?: CVE-2008-4017 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-4017 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4017?: CVE-2008-4017 affects Oracle Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4017?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4017 published?: CVE-2008-4017 was published on 2009-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:application_server:10.1.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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