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CVE-2008-5359

CWE-119Published: December 5, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

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; SDK and JRE 1.4.2_18 and earlier; and SDK and JRE 1.3.1_23 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, related to a ConvolveOp operation in the Java AWT library.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-5359 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 ComplexityM

Privileges Req.

User Interaction

Scope

Impact

ConfidentialityC

IntegrityC

AvailabilityC

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

Affected Vendors & Products

sun3 product(s)

jrejdksdk

Source: NVD CPE · 95 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

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

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

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00009.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00001.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00004.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-05/msg00000.html

ADVISORYhttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=123678756409861&w=2

ADVISORYhttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=126583436323697&w=2

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-1018.html

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-1025.html

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/32991

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/33015

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/33187

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/33528

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/33709

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/33710

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/34233

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/34259

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/34605

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/34889

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/34972

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/35065

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/37386

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/38539

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

ADVISORYhttp://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-485.htm

ADVISORYhttp://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-012.htm

ADVISORYhttp://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&DocumentOID=829914&poid=

ADVISORYhttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0015.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0016.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0445.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32608

ADVISORYhttp://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-340A.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3339

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0672

ADVISORYhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-080/

ADVISORYhttp://www116.nortel.com/pub/repository/CLARIFY/DOCUMENT/2009/03/024431-01.pdf

ADVISORYhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47048

ADVISORYhttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5841

ADVISORYhttps://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-0466.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00009.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00001.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00004.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-05/msg00000.html

ADVISORYhttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=123678756409861&w=2

ADVISORYhttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=126583436323697&w=2

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-1018.html

ADVISORYhttp://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-1025.html

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/32991

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/33015

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/33187

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/33528

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/33709

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/33710

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/34233

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/34259

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/34605

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/34889

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/34972

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/35065

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/37386

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/38539

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

ADVISORYhttp://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-485.htm

ADVISORYhttp://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-012.htm

ADVISORYhttp://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&DocumentOID=829914&poid=

ADVISORYhttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0015.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0016.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0445.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32608

ADVISORYhttp://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-340A.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3339

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0672

ADVISORYhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-080/

ADVISORYhttp://www116.nortel.com/pub/repository/CLARIFY/DOCUMENT/2009/03/024431-01.pdf

ADVISORYhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47048

ADVISORYhttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5841

ADVISORYhttps://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-0466.html

All References (78)

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00009.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00001.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00004.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-05/msg00000.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=123678756409861&w=2Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=126583436323697&w=2Mailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-1018.htmlThird Party Advisory

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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-1025.htmlThird Party Advisory

→

http://secunia.com/advisories/32991Third Party Advisory

→

http://secunia.com/advisories/33015Third Party Advisory

→

http://secunia.com/advisories/33187Third Party Advisory

→

http://secunia.com/advisories/33528Third Party Advisory

→

http://secunia.com/advisories/33709Third Party Advisory

→

http://secunia.com/advisories/33710Third Party Advisory

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http://secunia.com/advisories/34233Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2008-5359

CVSS Score9.3 / 10

SeverityCRITICAL

WeaknessCWE-119

CISA KEVNo

Affected1 vendor(s)

PublishedDec 5, 2008

Related CVEs (CWE-119)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2008-5359 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. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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