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CVE-2008-3108

CWE-119Published: July 9, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Buffer overflow in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in JDK and JRE 5.0 before Update 10, SDK and JRE 1.4.x before 1.4.2_18, and SDK and JRE 1.3.x before 1.3.1_23 allows context-dependent attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors related to font processing.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-3108 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.

User Interaction

Scope

Impact

ConfidentialityC

IntegrityC

AvailabilityC

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

sun3 product(s)

jrejdksdk

Source: NVD CPE · 93 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00008.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00005.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00000.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00002.html

ADVISORYhttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122331139823057&w=2

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/31010

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/31320

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/31497

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/31600

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/31736

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/32018

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/32179

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/32180

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/33236

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/33237

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/37386

ADVISORYhttp://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200911-02.xml

ADVISORYhttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT3178

ADVISORYhttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT3179

ADVISORYhttp://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-300.htm

ADVISORYhttp://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-507.htm

ADVISORYhttp://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=751014

ADVISORYhttp://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=756717

ADVISORYhttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0790.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-1043.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-1044.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497041/100/0/threaded

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30147

ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020461

ADVISORYhttp://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-193A.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0016.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2056/references

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2740

ADVISORYhttp://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00008.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00005.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00000.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00002.html

ADVISORYhttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122331139823057&w=2

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/31010

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/31320

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/31497

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/31600

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/31736

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/32018

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/32179

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/32180

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/33236

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/33237

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/37386

ADVISORYhttp://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200911-02.xml

ADVISORYhttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT3178

ADVISORYhttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT3179

ADVISORYhttp://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-300.htm

ADVISORYhttp://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-507.htm

ADVISORYhttp://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=751014

ADVISORYhttp://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&id=756717

ADVISORYhttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0790.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-1043.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-1044.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497041/100/0/threaded

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30147

ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020461

ADVISORYhttp://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-193A.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0016.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2056/references

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2740

All References (70)

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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00008.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00005.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00000.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-09/msg00002.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=122331139823057&w=2Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://secunia.com/advisories/31010Third Party Advisory

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http://secunia.com/advisories/31320Third Party Advisory

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http://secunia.com/advisories/31497Third Party Advisory

→

http://secunia.com/advisories/31600Third Party Advisory

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http://secunia.com/advisories/31736Third Party Advisory

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http://secunia.com/advisories/32018Third Party Advisory

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http://secunia.com/advisories/32179Third Party Advisory

→

http://secunia.com/advisories/32180Third Party Advisory

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http://secunia.com/advisories/33236Third Party Advisory

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http://secunia.com/advisories/33237Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2008-3108

CVSS Score10.0 / 10

SeverityCRITICAL

WeaknessCWE-119

CISA KEVNo

Affected1 vendor(s)

PublishedJul 9, 2008

Related CVEs (CWE-119)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2008-3108 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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