CVE-2008-0239
Overview
CVE-2008-0239 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting sun java_system_identity_manager. It was published on January 11, 2008.
Technical Description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Sun Java System Identity Manager 6.0 SP1 through SP3, 7.0, and 7.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via the (1) cntry or lang parameters to /idm/login.jsp, (2) resultsForm parameter to /idm/account/findForSelect.jsp, or (3) activeControl parameter to /idm/user/main.jsp.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sun. Update java_system_identity_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-0239?
CVE-2008-0239 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting sun java_system_identity_manager. It was published on January 11, 2008.
How severe is CVE-2008-0239?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-0239?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sun. Update java_system_identity_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-0239?
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