medium
6.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-1196: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Mar 06 2008(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in Java Web Start (javaws.exe) in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 4 and earlier and 5.0 Update 14 and earlier; and SDK and JRE 1.4.2_16 and earlier; allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JNLP file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenJDK=1.6.0-update_4
OpenJDK=1.5.0-update3
OpenJDK=1.5.0-update11
OpenJDK=1.6.0-update_3
OpenJDK=1.5.0-update9
OpenJDK=1.5.0-update6
OpenJDK=1.5.0-update14
OpenJDK=1.5.0-update1
OpenJDK=1.5.0-update4
OpenJDK=1.5.0-update7
OpenJDK=1.5.0-update12
OpenJDK=1.5.0-update5
OpenJDK=1.5.0-update2
OpenJDK=1.5.0-update13
OpenJDK=1.5.0-update8
OpenJDK=1.5.0-update10
OpenJDK=1.5.0
OpenJDK=1.6.0
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_3
Sun JRE=1.4.2_7
Sun JRE=1.4.2_16
Sun JRE=1.4.2_4
Sun JRE=1.4.2_2
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update2
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_1
Sun JRE=1.4.2_15
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update13
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_2
Sun JRE=1.4.2_13
Sun JRE=1.4.2_1
Sun JRE=1.4.2_8
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update12
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update8
Sun JRE=1.4.2_12
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update11
Sun JRE=1.4.2_14
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update7
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update3
Sun JRE=1.4.2_10
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update5
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update14
Sun JRE=1.4.2_9
Sun JRE=1.4.2
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update6
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update9
Sun JRE=1.4.2_11
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update1
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update10
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_4
Sun JRE=1.4.2_3
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update4
Sun JRE=1.4.2_5
Sun JRE=1.4.2_6
Sun JRE=1.5.0
Sun JRE=1.6.0
Sun SDK=1.4.2
Sun SDK=1.4.2_10
Sun SDK=1.4.2_12
Sun SDK=1.4.2_14
Sun SDK=1.4.2_13
Sun SDK=1.4.2_6
Sun SDK=1.4.2_2
Sun SDK=1.4.2_5
Sun SDK=1.4.2_1
Sun SDK=1.4.2_4
Sun SDK=1.4.2_7
Sun SDK=1.4.2_8
Sun SDK=1.4.2_16
Sun SDK=1.4.2_11
Sun SDK=1.4.2_9
Sun SDK=1.4.2_3
Sun SDK=1.4.2_15

Remedy

http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-233327-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-1196?

    The severity of CVE-2008-1196 is critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-1196?

    To fix CVE-2008-1196, update to a version of the JDK or JRE that is later than 6 Update 4 or 5.0 Update 14.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2008-1196?

    CVE-2008-1196 affects Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 4 and earlier, 5.0 Update 14 and earlier, as well as SDK and JRE 1.4.2_16 and earlier.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1196?

    CVE-2008-1196 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2008-1196 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2008-1196 can be exploited remotely through a crafted JNLP file.

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