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Unscored severity · published Oct 22, 2008
CVE-2008-4678
The HTTP_Request_Parser method in the HTTP Transport component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.0.2 before 6.0.2.31 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service…
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CVSS
1.9%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The HTTP_Request_Parser method in the HTTP Transport component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.0.2 before 6.0.2.31 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (controller 0C4 abend and application hang) via a long HTTP Host header, related to "storage overlay" on the stack and a "parse failure."
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)1.9% · higher than 80% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
WA
Websphere Application Server · Ibm
6.0.2; 6.0.2.1; 6.0.2.2; 6.0.2.3; 6.0.2.4; 6.0.2.5; +10 more · source: NVD
Affected product
WA
Websphere Application Server
Ibm
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-4678
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-4678
Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/32296
www-01.ibm.com
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27006876
www-1.ibm.com
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK69371
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31839
www.vupen.com
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2871
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45993
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