# 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 allow

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 2 on Exploit-DB, 1 Metasploit module
- Published: 2008-07-22 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2008-July/002035.html
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2008-July/002036.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6089
- http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/alerts/alert_cve2008-3257.html
- https://support.bea.com/application_content/product_portlets/securityadvisories/2793.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31146
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30273
- http://blogs.oracle.com/security/2008/07/security_alert_for_cve-2008-3257_released.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020520
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43885
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/716387
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2145/references
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18897
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/http/bea_weblogic_post_bof.rb

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