CVE-2008-3108 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 9 Jul 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Buffer overflow in Java font processing allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges via malicious content.

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-2008-3108?

CVE-2008-3108 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Jdk, published on 9 Jul 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

Buffer overflow in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in JDK and JRE 5.0 before Update 10, SDK and JRE 1.4.x before 1.4.2_18, and SDK and JRE 1.3.x before 1.3.1_23 allows context-dependent attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors related to font processing.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3108?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Sun Jdk, Sun Jre, Sun Sdk.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3108?

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-2008-3108 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3108 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-8wxg-8gj7-8j93.