CVE-2008-5353
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitOpenJDK calendar object deserialization allows privilege escalation (6734167)
Published Dec 4, 2008 · Updated Aug 7, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2008-5353 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Jdk (Sun), Jre (Sun), Sdk (Sun) and 7 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 5, 2010. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including java 1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13-1jpp.1.el3, java 1.5.0-ibm-1:1.5.0.9-1jpp.4.el4, java 1.6.0-ibm-1:1.6.0.3-1jpp.1.el5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
86%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 10 and earlier; JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 16 and earlier; and SDK and JRE 1.4.2_18 and earlier does not properly enforce context of ZoneInfo objects during deserialization, which allows remote attackers to run untrusted applets and applications in a privileged context, as demonstrated by "deserializing Calendar objects".
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 5, 2010 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
100 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| JdkSun | 5.0-update_1, 5.0-update_10, 5.0-update_11, 5.0-update_12, 5.0-update_13, 5.0-update_14, 5.0-update_15, 5.0-update_2 | 6 |
| JreSun | 1.4.2_1, 1.4.2_10, 1.4.2_11, 1.4.2_12, 1.4.2_13, 1.4.2_14, 1.4.2_15, 1.4.2_16 | 1.4.2_18 |
| SdkSun | 1.4.2_1, 1.4.2_10, 1.4.2_11, 1.4.2_12, 1.4.2_13, 1.4.2_14, 1.4.2_15, 1.4.2_16 | 1.4.2_18 |
| openjdk-11-openj9chainguard | See advisory | 0.59.0-r2 |
| openjdk-17-openj9chainguard | See advisory | 0.59.0-r1 |
Patched Releases
java
1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13-1jpp.1.el3, 1.5.0-ibm-1:1.5.0.9-1jpp.4.el4, 1.6.0-ibm-1:1.6.0.3-1jpp.1.el5
openjdk-11-openj9
0.59.0-r2
openjdk-17-openj9
0.59.0-r1
openjdk-21-openj9
0.59.0-r1
openjdk-25-openj9
0.59.0-r1
openjdk-26-openj9
0.59.0-r1
openjdk-8-openj9
0.59.0-r1
Jdk
5.0, 6
Jre
1.4.2_18, 5.0, 6
Sdk
1.4.2_18
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 4, 2008
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 5, 2010
Last updated
Aug 7, 2024
References
- advisoryRHSA-2008:1018
- advisoryRHSA-2008:1025
- advisoryRHSA-2009:0015
- advisoryRHSA-2009:0016
- advisoryRHSA-2009:0445
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) for Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 10 and earlier; JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 16 and earlier; and SDK and JRE 1.4.2_18 and earlier does not properly enforce context of ZoneInfo objects during deserialization, which allows remote attackers to run untrusted applets and applications in a privileg…
Affected: Jdk (Sun) versions 5.0-update_1, 5.0-update_10, 5.0-update_11, 5.0-update_12, 5.0-update_13, 5.0-update_14, 5.0-update_15, 5.0-update_2; Jre (Sun) versions 1.4.2_1, 1.4.2_10, 1.4.2_11, 1.4.2_12, 1.4.2_13, 1.4.2_14, 1.4.2_15, 1.4.2_16; Sdk (Sun) versions 1.4.2_1, 1.4.2_10, 1.4.2_11, 1.4.2_12, 1.4.2_13, 1.4.2_14, 1.4.2_15, 1.4.2_16, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jan 5, 2010.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including java 1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13-1jpp.1.el3, java 1.5.0-ibm-1:1.5.0.9-1jpp.4.el4, java 1.6.0-ibm-1:1.6.0.3-1jpp.1.el5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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