CVE-2008-5662 Memory corruption in n/a
Buffer overflows in Sun Java Wireless Toolkit allow downloaded programs to execute arbitrary code, requiring user interaction to install the malicious application.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-5662?
CVE-2008-5662 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 17 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
Multiple buffer overflows in Sun Java Wireless Toolkit (WTK) for CLDC 2.5.2 and earlier allow downloaded programs to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-5662?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sun Java Wireless Toolkit for Cldc.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5662?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-5662 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-5662 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-5662 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cxq4-fjq2-9496.