CVE-2008-7225
CWE-119Published: September 14, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-7225 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-7225 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts