MEDIUM
CVE-2008-1191
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: March 6, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 4 and earlier allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via an untrusted application, a different issue than CVE-2008-1190, aka "The fifth issue."
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-1191 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
sun2 product(s)
jdkjre
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (50)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29239Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29273Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29582Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29858Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/30676Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/30780Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/32018Vendor Advisory
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-233323-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-1191
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 6, 2008
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-1191 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.