CVE-2008-3108: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 9, 2008
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Updated

Buffer overflow in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in JDK and JRE 5.0 before Update 10, SDK and JRE 1.4.x before 1.4.218, and SDK and JRE 1.3.x before 1.3.123 allows context-dependent attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors related to font processing.

Affected Software

114 affected components
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_03
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_04
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_05
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_06
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_07
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_08
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_09
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_10
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_11
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_12
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_13
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_14
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_15
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_16
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_17
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_18
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_19
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_20
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_21
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_22
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_23
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_3
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_4
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_5
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_6
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_7
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_8
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_9
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_10
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_11
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_12
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_13
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_14
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_15
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_16
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_17
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_18
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update10
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update3
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update4
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update5
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update6
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update7
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update8
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update9
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update1
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update10
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update2
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update3
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update4
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update5
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update6
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update7
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update7_b03
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update8
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update9
Sun SDK=1.3.1
Sun SDK=1.3.1_01
Sun SDK=1.3.1_01a
Sun SDK=1.3.1_02
Sun SDK=1.3.1_03
Sun SDK=1.3.1_04
Sun SDK=1.3.1_05
Sun SDK=1.3.1_06
Sun SDK=1.3.1_07
Sun SDK=1.3.1_08
Sun SDK=1.3.1_09
Sun SDK=1.3.1_10
Sun SDK=1.3.1_11
Sun SDK=1.3.1_12
Sun SDK=1.3.1_13
Sun SDK=1.3.1_14
Sun SDK=1.3.1_15
Sun SDK=1.3.1_16
Sun SDK=1.3.1_17
Sun SDK=1.3.1_18
Sun SDK=1.3.1_19
Sun SDK=1.3.1_20
Sun SDK=1.3.1_21
Sun SDK=1.3.1_22
Sun SDK=1.3.1_23
Sun SDK=1.4.2
Sun SDK=1.4.2_1
Sun SDK=1.4.2_2
Sun SDK=1.4.2_02
Sun SDK=1.4.2_03
Sun SDK=1.4.2_3
Sun SDK=1.4.2_04
Sun SDK=1.4.2_4
Sun SDK=1.4.2_5
Sun SDK=1.4.2_6
Sun SDK=1.4.2_7
Sun SDK=1.4.2_8
Sun SDK=1.4.2_08
Sun SDK=1.4.2_09
Sun SDK=1.4.2_9
Sun SDK=1.4.2_10
Sun SDK=1.4.2_11
Sun SDK=1.4.2_12
Sun SDK=1.4.2_13
Sun SDK=1.4.2_14
Sun SDK=1.4.2_15
Sun SDK=1.4.2_16
Sun SDK=1.4.2_17
Sun SDK=1.4.2_18

Event History

Jul 9, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3108?

CVE-2008-3108 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for local privilege escalation via vulnerabilities in font processing within the Sun Java Runtime Environment.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-3108?

To fix CVE-2008-3108, upgrade to the latest version of the Sun Java Runtime Environment or apply the specific updates that address this vulnerability.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3108?

CVE-2008-3108 affects Sun Java Runtime Environment versions 5.0 before Update 10, 1.4.x before 1.4.2_18, and 1.3.x before 1.3.1_23.

4

Can CVE-2008-3108 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2008-3108 is primarily a local privilege escalation vulnerability that requires an attacker to have access to the affected system.

5

Is it safe to use unpatched versions of Java that are affected by CVE-2008-3108?

Using unpatched versions of Java that are affected by CVE-2008-3108 poses a risk, as attackers could exploit the vulnerability to gain higher privileges.

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