CVE-2000-0848 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on IBM WebSphere servers by sending a long Host header, requiring immediate patching.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-0848?
CVE-2000-0848 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server, published on 22 Jan 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in IBM WebSphere web application server (WAS) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a long Host: request header.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0848?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Websphere Application Server.
How do I fix CVE-2000-0848?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0848 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2000-0848 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0848 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Websphere Application Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-46w5-pg92-gjg9.