CVE-2008-5346

CVE-2008-5346 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Jre with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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-200.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for Sun 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 or earlier allows untrusted applets and applications to read arbitrary memory via a crafted ZIP file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5346?
Unspecified vulnerability in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for Sun 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 or earlier allows untrusted applets and applications to read arbitrary memory via a crafted ZIP file.
How severe is CVE-2008-5346?
CVE-2008-5346 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-5346 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5346?
CVE-2008-5346 primarily affects Sun Jre. In total, 120 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5346?
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-2008-5346 published?
CVE-2008-5346 was published on 2008-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (120)

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