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CVE-2008-3257

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.

Severity
High 10.0
Published
22 Jul 2008
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
87% in the next 30 daysHigher than 99% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Weakness
Memory buffer errors (CWE-119)
Attack
Over the network · No login needed
Attacker can
Read data · Change data · Take it down
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
Oracle WebLogic ServerServers and applications · cpe:a:oracle:weblogic_server
  • Every version up to 10.3

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-3257
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-3257