CVE-2008-5356: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 5, 2008
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 10 and earlier; JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 16 and earlier; and SDK and JRE 1.4.218 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TrueType font file.

Affected Software

91 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)=5.0-update_4
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_5
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_6
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_7
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_8
Java Development Kit (JDK)=5.0-update_9
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
Java Development Kit (JDK)=6-update_9
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)<=1.4.2_18
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)<=5.0
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)<=6
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)=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)=5.0-update_3
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_4
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_5
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_6
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_7
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_8
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=5.0-update_9
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
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=6-update_9
Sun SDK<=1.4.2_18
Sun SDK=1.4.2_1
Sun SDK=1.4.2_2
Sun SDK=1.4.2_3
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_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

Remediation

Patch Available

http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-244987-1

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-2008-5356?

CVE-2008-5356 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5356?

To fix CVE-2008-5356, update the Java Runtime Environment to version 6 Update 10 or later, or apply the applicable patches provided by Sun.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2008-5356?

CVE-2008-5356 affects multiple versions of Sun JDK and JRE, specifically versions 5.0 Update 12 and earlier, and 6 Update 10 and earlier.

4

How does CVE-2008-5356 exploit the system?

CVE-2008-5356 exploits the system through a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability triggered by processing a crafted TrueType font file.

5

Can CVE-2008-5356 be mitigated without updating software?

Mitigating CVE-2008-5356 without updating software is difficult; however, limiting the use of untrusted fonts and environments may reduce risk.

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