Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the legacy mod_jk2 2.0.3-DEV and earlier Apache module allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) Host header, or (2) Hostname within a Host header.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- Apache Tomcat Connector jk2-2.0.2 mod_jk2 - Remote Overflow EDB-5386 · remote · Apr 6, 2008 · verified
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References
- 20080212 IOActive Security Advisory: Legacy mod_jk2 Buffer Overflow mailing-list
- ADV-2008-0572 vdb-entry
- 27752 vdb-entry
- http://www.ioactive.com/pdfs/mod_jk2.pdf
- 5330 exploit
- 3661 third-party-advisory
- VU#771937 third-party-advisory
- http://www.ioactive.com/vulnerabilities/mod_jk2LegacyBufferOverflowAdvisory.pdf
- 5386 exploit