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CVE-2008-4678

7.8 · HIGH

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 a…

Published Oct 22, 2008ibmCWE-399EPSS 1.92%

Overview

CVE-2008-4678 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm websphere_application_server. It was published on October 22, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update websphere_application_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

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/32296Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27006876Refwww-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK69371Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/31839Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2871Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45993Refsecunia.com/advisories/32296Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27006876Refwww-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK69371Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/31839

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4678?

CVE-2008-4678 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm websphere_application_server. It was published on October 22, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-4678?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, 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-2008-4678?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update websphere_application_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-2008-4678?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-4678 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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