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CVE-2008-4678

UnknownEPSS 1.92%

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CVE-2008-4678 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.". EPSS estimates a 1.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.92%

77.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmWebsphere Application Server6.0.2
IbmWebsphere Application Server6.0.2.1
IbmWebsphere Application Server6.0.2.2
IbmWebsphere Application Server6.0.2.3
IbmWebsphere Application Server6.0.2.4
IbmWebsphere Application Server6.0.2.5
IbmWebsphere Application Server6.0.2.6
IbmWebsphere Application Server6.0.2.9
IbmWebsphere Application Server6.0.2.11
IbmWebsphere Application Server6.0.2.13
IbmWebsphere Application Server6.0.2.15
IbmWebsphere Application Server6.0.2.17
IbmWebsphere Application Server6.0.2.19
IbmWebsphere Application Server6.0.2.23
IbmWebsphere Application Server6.0.2.25
IbmWebsphere Application Server6.0.2.27

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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 (controller 0C4 abend and application hang) via a long HTTP Host header, related to "storage overlay" on the stack and a "parse failure."
How severe is CVE-2008-4678?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4678 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4678?
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