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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."

Severity
High 7.8
Published
22 Oct 2008
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
1.9% in the next 30 daysHigher than 80% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Weakness
CWE-399
Attack
Over the network · No login needed
Attacker can
Take it down
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
IBM WebSphere Application ServerServers and applications · cpe:a:ibm:websphere_application_server
  • Version 6.0.2.27
  • Version 6.0.2.25
  • Version 6.0.2.23
  • Version 6.0.2.19
All 16 release lines
  • Version 6.0.2
  • Version 6.0.2.1
  • Version 6.0.2.2
  • Version 6.0.2.3
  • Version 6.0.2.4
  • Version 6.0.2.5
  • Version 6.0.2.6
  • Version 6.0.2.9
  • Version 6.0.2.11
  • Version 6.0.2.13
  • Version 6.0.2.15
  • Version 6.0.2.17
  • Version 6.0.2.19
  • Version 6.0.2.23
  • Version 6.0.2.25
  • Version 6.0.2.27

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-4678
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-4678