CVE-2008-0151

CRITICAL ⚠ Exploit

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 wi...

Affects 1 product across 1 vendor.

CVSS 2.010.0
EPSS8.5%
Percentile95th
PatchUnknown
CVSS Vector — Plain English Remotely exploitable over the network, low complexity.
CWE Weakness Definitions
CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within Memory Buffer

Parent class for buffer-related vulnerabilities where operations exceed buffer boundaries.

Related Attack Patterns (CAPEC)
CAPEC-8 Buffer Overflow in an API Call
via CWE-119
CAPEC-9 Buffer Overflow in Local Command-Line Utilities
via CWE-119
CAPEC-10 Buffer Overflow via Environment Variables
via CWE-119
CAPEC-14 Client-side Injection-induced Buffer Overflow
via CWE-119
CAPEC-24 Filter Failure through Buffer Overflow
via CWE-119
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Mapping is CWE-to-CAPEC per MITRE CAPEC 3.9.

◆ AI Analysis — automated analysis, not human-reviewed

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Foxit WAC Server versions 2.1.0.910, 2.0 Build 3503, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service through a Telnet request with long options.

BSID: BS-2008-GLOBAL-159671-C • Model: /workspace/models/qwen2.5-coder-32b-instruct-bf16 • Confidence: HIGH

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-0151?
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Foxit WAC Server versions 2.1.0.910, 2.0 Build 3503, and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and cause a denial of service through a Telnet request with long options.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2008-0151?
CVE-2008-0151 has CVSS 10.0 (Critical). Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS: 8.5%.
Is CVE-2008-0151 actively exploited?
Public exploit available for CVE-2008-0151. Exploitation risk elevated.
How do I remediate CVE-2008-0151?
Priority: IMMEDIATE. PSIRT: [email protected]
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-0151?
CVE-2008-0151 affects Foxitsoftware Wac Server.
Vulnerability Details
CVE IDCVE-2008-0151
BSIDBS-2008-GLOBAL-159671-C BreachSpider Global ID
CVSS VectorAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Published2008-01-09
Last Modified2026-06-16
ICS Relevance15%
Weakness (CWE)
Improper Restriction of Operations within Memory Buffer
SourceNVD
Official 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.

Source: NIST NVD / MITRE CVE Database

Attack Vector Analysis — CITED Relevance

The vulnerability is exploited by sending a specially crafted Telnet request with excessively long options to the Foxit WAC Server. This can lead to a buffer overflow, enabling the attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the server process.

Exploitation Likelihood: CRITICAL

Affected Products
VendorProductAffected Versions
Foxitsoftware Wac Server 2.0 2.1.0.910
Remediation

No official vendor advisory link on record. See the CVE record →

Vendor PSIRT: [email protected]
Threat Intelligence
● Threat Intelligence Validated: October 2026 | Threat Age: 6855 Days
CISA known-exploitedNot in KEV catalog
Public Exploit⚠ Available — Reference
PoC CodeNot confirmed
AI Enrichment Record — provenance & audit hash
Model/workspace/models/qwen2.5-coder-32b-instruct-bf16
ConfidenceHIGH
Enriched At2026-05-24
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