CVE-2007-6258
CVE-2007-6258 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Mod Jk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 41% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 41% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Apache Mod Jk
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-6258?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2007-6258?
- CVE-2007-6258 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-6258 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 41% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-6258?
- CVE-2007-6258 primarily affects Apache Mod Jk. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-6258?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-6258 published?
- CVE-2007-6258 was published on 2008-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3661
- http://www.ioactive.com/pdfs/mod_jk2.pdf
- http://www.ioactive.com/vulnerabilities/mod_jk2LegacyBufferOverflowAdvisory.pdf
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/771937
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487983/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27752
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0572
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5330
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5386
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:mod_jk:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:mod_jk:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:mod_jk:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:mod_jk:2.0.3_dev:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip:9.2.3.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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