CVE-2008-2240

Stack-based buffer overflow in the Web Server service in IBM Lotus Domino before 7.0.3 FP1, and 8.x before 8.0.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of…

published May 22, 2008

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.2th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
65%
Percentile
99.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A single long Accept-Language header is all it takes to crash the IBM Lotus Domino server! This stack-based buffer overflow is a reminder that even the most trusted servers can have their quirks. 🔍 Think of it like a restaurant that overestimates how much space it has for customers' orders. When one diner sends in a massive order, the entire kitchen gets jammed up and can’t function properly. In this case, an attacker can exploit this flaw to crash the server, leading to a denial of service. While this doesn’t mean outright chaos, it could still leave your applications unresponsive and users frustrated.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that overestimates how much space it has for customers' orders. When one diner sends in a massive order, the entire kitchen gets jammed up and can’t function properly. This vulnerability in the Web Server service allows a remote attacker to send a specially crafted Accept-Language HTTP header that exceeds buffer limits, potentially causing a crash or arbitrary code execution.

What to do

In this case, an attacker can exploit this flaw to crash the server, leading to a denial of service. While this doesn’t mean outright chaos, it could still leave your applications unresponsive and users frustrated. To secure your systems, update your IBM Lotus Domino to version 7.0.3 FP1 or 8.0.1 and limit the size of HTTP headers. Regularly check for updates to mitigate similar vulnerabilities in the future. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems updated to bolster your defenses against such vulnerabilities. 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.64815 · 99.2th percentile
Published
2008-05-22T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 MAY 10:00Z
    Stack-based buffer overflow in the Web Server service in IBM Lotus Domino before 7.0.3 FP1, and 8.x before 8.0.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of…
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