Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2008-5358 is an old Java client-side memory corruption issue. A malicious GIF displayed by affected Sun Java could potentially let an attacker run code on the user’s system. Business risk is mainly from legacy Java 6 Update 10 or earlier still present on desktops, servers, kiosks, or bundled applications. Exposure is most likely where obsolete Sun Java 6 Update 10 or earlier remains installed, especially with Java Web Start, browser integration, or applications processing untrusted image content. Modern supported Java deployments are not shown as affected in the provided bundle. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high impact if present. It is not a current KEV-driven emergency from the provided evidence, but affected Java versions are obsolete and should not remain in normal production environments. Mitigation focus: Inventory and remove Sun JDK/JRE 6 Update 10 or earlier where no longer required.; Apply the relevant Sun, Red Hat, SUSE, Gentoo, or HP vendor guidance for affected platforms.; Disable legacy Java Web Start or browser Java integration where business use is not required..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- jre-gif-images-privilege-escalation(47049)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6319CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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