CVE-2008-5662
CVE-2008-5662 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sun Java Wireless Toolkit For Cldc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Sun Java Wireless Toolkit For Cldc
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-5662?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2008-5662?
- CVE-2008-5662 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-5662 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-5662?
- CVE-2008-5662 primarily affects Sun Java Wireless Toolkit For Cldc. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-5662?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-5662 published?
- CVE-2008-5662 was published on 2008-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33159
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-247566-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1019851.1-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32862
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021414
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3439
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47376
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_wireless_toolkit_for_cldc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_wireless_toolkit_for_cldc:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_wireless_toolkit_for_cldc:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_wireless_toolkit_for_cldc:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_wireless_toolkit_for_cldc:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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