What is the severity of CVE-2008-5662?

CVE-2008-5662 has been identified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5662?

To fix CVE-2008-5662, upgrade to the latest version of the Sun Java Wireless Toolkit that addresses the buffer overflow issues.

What software is affected by CVE-2008-5662?

CVE-2008-5662 affects multiple versions of the Sun Java Wireless Toolkit for CLDC, including versions up to and including 2.5.2.

How does CVE-2008-5662 impact system security?

CVE-2008-5662 can severely impact system security by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected devices.

Can CVE-2008-5662 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-5662 can potentially be exploited remotely if users download and run malicious programs on vulnerable versions of the toolkit.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-5662

critical

9.3

CWE

119

17/12/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-5662: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Dec 17 2008(Updated: )

Multiple buffer overflows in Sun Java Wireless Toolkit (WTK) for CLDC 2.5.2 and earlier allow downloaded programs to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Sun Java Wireless Toolkit For Cldc	=2.5
Sun Java Wireless Toolkit For Cldc	=1.0
Sun Java Wireless Toolkit For Cldc	<=2.5.2
Sun Java Wireless Toolkit For Cldc	=2.2
Sun Java Wireless Toolkit For Cldc	=2.5.1

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/33159

Remedy

http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-247566-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5662?
CVE-2008-5662 has been identified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5662?
To fix CVE-2008-5662, upgrade to the latest version of the Sun Java Wireless Toolkit that addresses the buffer overflow issues.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-5662?
CVE-2008-5662 affects multiple versions of the Sun Java Wireless Toolkit for CLDC, including versions up to and including 2.5.2.
How does CVE-2008-5662 impact system security?
CVE-2008-5662 can severely impact system security by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected devices.
Can CVE-2008-5662 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-5662 can potentially be exploited remotely if users download and run malicious programs on vulnerable versions of the toolkit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5662?
CVE-2008-5662 has been identified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5662?
To fix CVE-2008-5662, upgrade to the latest version of the Sun Java Wireless Toolkit that addresses the buffer overflow issues.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-5662?
CVE-2008-5662 affects multiple versions of the Sun Java Wireless Toolkit for CLDC, including versions up to and including 2.5.2.
How does CVE-2008-5662 impact system security?
CVE-2008-5662 can severely impact system security by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected devices.
Can CVE-2008-5662 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-5662 can potentially be exploited remotely if users download and run malicious programs on vulnerable versions of the toolkit.