CVE-2008-5359: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5359: Buffer overflow in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 10 and earlier; JDK and JRE...

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.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-5359 is a buffer overflow in older Sun Java Runtime Environment and SDK/JDK releases. A remote attacker might use the Java AWT image-processing ConvolveOp path to execute code. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, exploit details, or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely where these legacy Java runtimes remain installed and process untrusted Java or image-related content. Modern environments should mainly treat this as a legacy technology risk. The source bundle does not define exact deployment preconditions. Prioritize remediation if legacy Java is still present on desktops, servers, or bundled applications. Remote code execution potential makes unmanaged exposure unacceptable, but urgency depends on whether affected runtimes remain in use. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for the affected Sun JDK, SDK, and JRE version ranges.; Apply corrected Java packages from the relevant vendor advisory or support channel.; Retire unsupported Java 1.3, 1.4, 5.0, and early 6 deployments where possible..

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

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

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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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jre-image-processing-privilege-escalation(47048)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
RHSA-2009:0466CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:5841CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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