CVE-2008-4678 json
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 remot…
published 2008-10-22 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-4658
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.9%
- EPSS 1.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 79%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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."
Exploit prediction
1.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.8 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-399 Resource Management Errors
References
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www-1.ibm.com
/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1PK69371
vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/32296
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/2871
vdb-entry
- www-01.ibm.com /support/docview.wss?uid=swg27006876
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securityfocus.com
/bid/31839
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/45993
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-4678
- NVD CVE-2008-4678
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