CVE-2008-7031
CVE-2008-7031 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: 8% (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 Remote Access Server (aka WAC Server) 2.0 Build 3503 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long SSH packets, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-0151.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-7031?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in Foxit Remote Access Server (aka WAC Server) 2.0 Build 3503 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long SSH packets, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-0151.
- How severe is CVE-2008-7031?
- CVE-2008-7031 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-7031 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-7031?
- CVE-2008-7031 affects Foxitsoftware Wac Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-7031?
- 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-2008-7031 published?
- CVE-2008-7031 was published on 2009-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://aluigi.org/adv/wachof-adv.txt
- http://osvdb.org/50997
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28272
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488366/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27873
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40608
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:foxitsoftware:wac_server:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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