CVE-2007-6258

Name: CVE-2007-6258
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-02-19T00:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 40.85%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-6258 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the legacy mod_jk2 2.0.3-DEV and earlier Apache module allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) Host header, or (2) Hostname within a Host header.. EPSS estimates a 40.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the legacy mod_jk2 2.0.3-DEV and earlier Apache module allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) Host header, or (2) Hostname within a Host header.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

40.85%

98.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Mod Jk	2.0
Apache	Mod Jk	2.0.1
Apache	Mod Jk	2.0.2
Apache	Mod Jk	2.0.3_dev
F5	Big-Ip	9.2.3.30

References

http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3661Broken Link
http://www.ioactive.com/pdfs/mod_jk2.pdfThird Party Advisory
http://www.ioactive.com/vulnerabilities/mod_jk2LegacyBufferOverflowAdvisory.pdfBroken Link
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/771937Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487983/100/100/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27752Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0572URL Repurposed
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5330Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5386Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3661Broken Link
http://www.ioactive.com/pdfs/mod_jk2.pdfThird Party Advisory
http://www.ioactive.com/vulnerabilities/mod_jk2LegacyBufferOverflowAdvisory.pdfBroken Link
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/771937Patch, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487983/100/100/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27752Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0572URL Repurposed
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5330Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5386Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 19, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-6258?

How severe is CVE-2007-6258?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-6258 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 40.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6258?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST