CVE-2008-0151
CVE-2008-0151 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Foxitsoftware Wac Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Foxitsoftware Wac Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Foxit WAC Server 2.1.0.910, 2.0 Build 3503, and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a Telnet request with long options.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0151?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in Foxit WAC Server 2.1.0.910, 2.0 Build 3503, and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a Telnet request with long options.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0151?
- CVE-2008-0151 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0151 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0151?
- CVE-2008-0151 primarily affects Foxitsoftware Wac Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0151?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-0151 published?
- CVE-2008-0151 was published on 2008-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/waccaz-adv.txt
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/wachof-adv.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28272
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3525
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/485812/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488366/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27142
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39427
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:wac_server:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:wac_server:2.1.0.910:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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