critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-5356: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Dec 05 2008(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 1.4.2_18 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted TrueType font file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenJDK=5.0-update_12
Sun JRE=6
Sun JRE=1.4.2_7
OpenJDK=5.0-update_15
OpenJDK<=5.0
Sun JRE=1.4.2_16
OpenJDK=5.0-update_3
Sun JRE=5.0-update_13
Sun JRE=5.0-update_1
OpenJDK=5.0-update_11
Sun JRE=1.4.2_4
Sun SDK=1.4.2_10
Sun SDK=1.4.2_12
Sun JRE=1.4.2_2
OpenJDK=6-update_6
OpenJDK=6-update_7
OpenJDK=5.0-update_8
Sun JRE=5.0-update_14
Sun JRE=6-update_3
Sun JRE=6-update_4
Sun JRE=5.0-update_12
Sun SDK=1.4.2_17
Sun SDK=1.4.2_14
OpenJDK=5.0-update_1
Sun JRE=1.4.2_15
OpenJDK=6-update_1
OpenJDK=6
OpenJDK=6-update_3
Sun JRE=1.4.2_13
Sun JRE=1.4.2_1
OpenJDK=6-update_9
Sun SDK=1.4.2_13
Sun JRE=1.4.2_8
OpenJDK=5.0-update_5
Sun SDK=1.4.2_6
Sun JRE=6-update_2
Sun JRE=5.0-update_4
Sun JRE=6-update_9
OpenJDK=6-update_4
Sun SDK<=1.4.2_18
Sun JRE<=1.4.2_18
Sun SDK=1.4.2_2
Sun SDK=1.4.2_5
Sun JRE=5.0-update_9
Sun JRE=1.4.2_12
Sun SDK=1.4.2_1
Sun JRE=5.0-update_8
Sun JRE<=6
OpenJDK<=6
Sun JRE=5.0-update_7
OpenJDK=5.0-update_6
Sun JRE=5.0-update_15
Sun SDK=1.4.2_4
Sun JRE=1.4.2_14
Sun JRE=6-update_5
OpenJDK=5.0-update_14
OpenJDK=6-update_8
Sun JRE=5.0-update_2
Sun JRE=1.4.2_10
Sun JRE<=5.0
Sun JRE=1.4.2_17
OpenJDK=6-update_2
Sun SDK=1.4.2_7
Sun JRE=6-update_7
Sun JRE=6-update_8
Sun SDK=1.4.2_8
OpenJDK=5.0-update_13
Sun JRE=5.0-update_5
Sun JRE=1.4.2_9
Sun SDK=1.4.2_16
Sun SDK=1.4.2_11
Sun JRE=5.0-update_6
Sun JRE=5.0-update_11
Sun JRE=1.4.2_11
Sun SDK=1.4.2_9
Sun JRE=6-update_1
OpenJDK=6-update_5
OpenJDK=5.0-update_10
Sun SDK=1.4.2_3
Sun JRE=1.4.2_3
Sun JRE=1.4.2_5
OpenJDK=5.0-update_2
Sun JRE=5.0
Sun SDK=1.4.2_15
OpenJDK=5.0-update_4
OpenJDK=5.0-update_9
Sun JRE=6-update_6
Sun JRE=5.0-update_3
Sun JRE=1.4.2_6
Sun JRE=5.0-update_10
OpenJDK=5.0-update_7

Remedy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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