CVE-2008-1196 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 6 Mar 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted JNLP file exploiting a stack-based buffer overflow in Java Web Start.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2008-1196?

CVE-2008-1196 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Jdk, published on 6 Mar 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Java Web Start (javaws.exe) in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 4 and earlier and 5.0 Update 14 and earlier; and SDK and JRE 1.4.2_16 and earlier; allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JNLP file.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1196?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Sun Jdk, Sun Jre, Sun Sdk.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1196?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2008-1196 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1196 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-qjqr-g4rx-gjw2.