CVE-2008-5353: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5353: The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 10 and earlier; JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 16 a...

The 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 does not properly enforce context of ZoneInfo objects during deserialization, which allows remote attackers to run untrusted applets and applications in a privileged context, as demonstrated by "deserializing Calendar objects".

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 10:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This older Java flaw could let a remote attacker make normally restricted Java applets or applications run with elevated privileges. The provided sources identify affected Sun JDK/JRE 6 Update 10 and earlier, 5.0 Update 16 and earlier, and 1.4.2_18 and earlier. No active exploitation evidence is provided. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems, appliances, or applications still running affected Sun/Oracle Java runtimes, especially where Java applets or untrusted Java content remain enabled. Treat this as a legacy Java cleanup priority. It is high impact if present, but urgency depends on whether old Java runtimes or applet-capable workflows still exist in the environment. Mitigation focus: Inventory installed Java JDK and JRE versions across servers, desktops, and appliances.; Prioritize replacing versions at or below the affected Java release levels.; Apply vendor Java updates or OS package fixes that explicitly address CVE-2008-5353..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 5, 2008, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Source materials

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RHSA-2009:0466CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6511CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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