CVE-2008-5345

CVE-2008-5345 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Jre with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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 Runtime Environment (JRE) with Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 10 and earlier; JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 16 and earlier; SDK and JRE 1.4.2_18 and earlier; and SDK and JRE 1.3.1_23 and earlier allows code that is loaded from a local filesystem to read arbitrary files and make unauthorized connections to localhost via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5345?
Unspecified vulnerability in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) with Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 10 and earlier; JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 16 and earlier; SDK and JRE 1.4.2_18 and earlier; and SDK and JRE 1.3.1_23 and earlier allows code that is loaded from a local filesystem to read arbitrary files and make unauthorized connections to localhost via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-5345?
CVE-2008-5345 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-5345 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5345?
CVE-2008-5345 primarily affects Sun Jre. In total, 144 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5345?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-5345 published?
CVE-2008-5345 was published on 2008-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (144)

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