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CVE-2008-3257

10.0 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Apache Connector (mod_wl) in Oracle WebLogic Server (formerly BEA WebLogic Server) 10.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long H…

Published Jul 22, 2008beaCWE-119EPSS 83.59%

Overview

CVE-2008-3257 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting bea weblogic_server. It was published on July 22, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Apache Connector (mod_wl) in Oracle WebLogic Server (formerly BEA WebLogic Server) 10.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP version string, as demonstrated by a string after "POST /.jsp" in an HTTP request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from bea. Update weblogic_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
oracleweblogic_server0Affected

References

Refblogs.oracle.com/security/2008/07/security_alert_for_cve-2008-3257_released.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/31146Refwww.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2008-July/002035.htmlRefwww.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2008-July/002036.htmlRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/716387Refwww.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/alerts/alert_cve2008-3257.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/30273Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1020520Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2145/referencesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43885

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3257?

CVE-2008-3257 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting bea weblogic_server. It was published on July 22, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-3257?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-3257?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from bea. Update weblogic_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-3257?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-3257 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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