CVE-2008-5359: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH

Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cq8v-6hvc-rjqq

CWE-119

Published 2022-05-13

Advisory Summary

CVE-2008-5359 is a HIGH security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. this may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2008-5359 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2008-5359

GHSA Identifier GHSA-cq8v-6hvc-rjqq

Severity HIGH

CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A

CWE Classification CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Affected Product Software

Package Ecosystem Maven

Published Date 2022-05-13

Last Updated 2025-04-09

How to Fix CVE-2008-5359

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2008-5359, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer, where the product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. this may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

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.

References

NVD — CVE-2008-5359 NVD

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-5359

exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/470... WEB

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47048

Software Security Information SECURITY

https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5841

rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2009-04... WEB

https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-0466.html

Software Security Information SECURITY

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00009.html

secunia.com/advisories/32991 WEB

http://secunia.com/advisories/32991

Software Security Information SECURITY

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-03/msg00001.html

Software Security Information SECURITY

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00004.html

Software Security Information SECURITY

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-05/msg00000.html

marc.info/ WEB

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=123678756409861&w=2

marc.info/ WEB

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=126583436323697&w=2

rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2008-10... WEB

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-1018.html

rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2008-10... WEB

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-1025.html

secunia.com/advisories/33015 WEB

http://secunia.com/advisories/33015

secunia.com/advisories/33187 WEB

http://secunia.com/advisories/33187

secunia.com/advisories/33528 WEB

http://secunia.com/advisories/33528

secunia.com/advisories/33709 WEB

http://secunia.com/advisories/33709

secunia.com/advisories/34972 WEB

http://secunia.com/advisories/34972

Software Security Information SECURITY

http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200911-02.xml

sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do WEB

http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-244987-1

Software Security Information SECURITY

http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-485.htm

Software Security Information SECURITY

http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-012.htm

support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp WEB

http://support.nortel.com/go/main.jsp?cscat=BLTNDETAIL&DocumentOID=829914&poid=

www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0015.html

www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0016.html

www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0445.html

Software Security Information SECURITY

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32608

www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/ta08... WEB

http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-340A.html

www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3339

www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0672

www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/zdi-08-0... WEB

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-080

www116.nortel.com/pub/repository/clar... WEB

http://www116.nortel.com/pub/repository/CLARIFY/DOCUMENT/2009/03/024431-01.pdf

secunia.com/advisories/33710 WEB

http://secunia.com/advisories/33710

secunia.com/advisories/34233 WEB

http://secunia.com/advisories/34233

secunia.com/advisories/34259 WEB

http://secunia.com/advisories/34259

secunia.com/advisories/34605 WEB

http://secunia.com/advisories/34605

secunia.com/advisories/34889 WEB

http://secunia.com/advisories/34889

secunia.com/advisories/35065 WEB

http://secunia.com/advisories/35065

secunia.com/advisories/37386 WEB

http://secunia.com/advisories/37386

secunia.com/advisories/38539 WEB

http://secunia.com/advisories/38539

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5359?

CVE-2008-5359 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer.

Which Software versions are affected?

Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.

What version fixes CVE-2008-5359?

Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.

What CWE is associated with CVE-2008-5359?

CVE-2008-5359 is classified under CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer (The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.).

How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2008-5359?

Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.

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Advisory Metadata

Source ID: GHSA-cq8v-6hvc-rjqq
Schema Version: 1.4.0
Published: 2022-05-13 01:39
Last Modified: 2025-04-09 04:01
Database Record File: advisories/unreviewed/2022/05/GHSA-cq8v-6hvc-rjqq/GHSA-cq8v-6hvc-rjqq.json