CVE-2007-6258 describes multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the legacy Apache mod_jk2 module (versions 2.0.3-DEV and earlier), affecting products like Apache mod_jk and F5 BIG-IP. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted, long Host header or Hostname within a Host header. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this older vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:mod_jk:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:mod_jk:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:mod_jk:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.3_devCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apache:mod_jk:2.0.3_dev:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.2.3.30CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip:9.2.3.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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