CVE-2008-5357: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5357: Integer overflow in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 10 and earlier; JDK and JRE...

Integer 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 via a crafted TrueType font file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-5357 is an old Sun Java flaw where a malicious TrueType font could corrupt memory and potentially run attacker code. Business risk is concentrated in legacy Java runtimes still present on endpoints, servers, appliances, or bundled applications. Exposure is likely limited to organizations retaining legacy Sun Java runtimes or vendor products that bundled them. The source bundle does not identify modern affected products beyond the listed historical Java ranges and referenced downstream advisories. Prioritize if legacy Java remains in production or embedded in critical vendor systems. For fully modern Java estates, urgency is lower, but inventory validation is still important because old bundled runtimes often persist unnoticed. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for the listed Sun JDK, JRE, SDK, and bundled Java versions.; Apply the relevant Sun/Oracle or downstream vendor security updates where available.; Remove unsupported legacy Java runtimes that cannot be updated..

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

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

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:6505CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
jre-font-privilege-escalation(47050)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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