CVE-2008-5352 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 5 Dec 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

An integer overflow in the Java unpacking utility allows untrusted applets to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow, leading to privilege escalation and code execution.

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-2008-5352?

CVE-2008-5352 is a critical vulnerability in Sun Jdk, published on 5 Dec 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

Integer overflow in the JAR unpacking utility (unpack200) in the unpack library (unpack.dll) in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 10 and earlier, and JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 16 and earlier, allows untrusted applications and applets to gain privileges via a Pack200 compressed JAR file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5352?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Sun Jdk, Sun Jre.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5352?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2008-5352 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5352 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Sun Jdk vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pfr6-j3gf-9m85.