CVE-2008-5349: High severity java development kit (jdk) vulnerability

Published Dec 5, 2008
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 10 and earlier, and JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 16 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a crafted RSA public key.

Affected Software

40 affected components
Java Development Kit (JDK)<=5.0
Java Development Kit (JDK)<=6
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_1
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_10
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_11
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_12
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_13
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_14
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_15
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_2
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_3
Java Development Kit (JDK)=6
Java Development Kit (JDK)=6-update_1
Java Development Kit (JDK)=6-update_2
Java Development Kit (JDK)=6-update_3
Java Development Kit (JDK)=6-update_4
Java Development Kit (JDK)=6-update_5
Java Development Kit (JDK)=6-update_6
Java Development Kit (JDK)=6-update_7
Java Development Kit (JDK)=6-update_8
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)<=5.0
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)<=6
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_10
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_11
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_12
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_13
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_14
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_15
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=6
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=6-update_1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=6-update_2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=6-update_3
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=6-update_4
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=6-update_5
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=6-update_6
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=6-update_7
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=6-update_8

Event History

Dec 5, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5349?

CVE-2008-5349 has a moderate severity level as it can lead to denial of service due to high CPU consumption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5349?

To fix CVE-2008-5349, upgrade to the latest version of the Java Runtime Environment that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5349?

CVE-2008-5349 affects Sun JDK and JRE versions 5.0 Update 16 and earlier, and 6 Update 10 and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2008-5349 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-5349 can be exploited remotely by attackers using a crafted RSA public key.

5

What types of software are affected by CVE-2008-5349?

CVE-2008-5349 affects Sun JDK and JRE applications specifically built with the mentioned vulnerable versions.

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