CVE-2026-8362
Unknown · WOSDefaultHttpModule
A stack-based buffer overflow in WOSDefaultHttpModule.dll allows for potential arbitrary code execution when processing long URL paths.
Executive summary
A critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in WOSDefaultHttpModule.dll allows for potential remote code execution via malformed URL paths.
Vulnerability
A stack-based buffer overflow occurs in the WOSDefaultHttpModule.dll when it processes a specially crafted long URL path starting with /woshome.
Business impact
With a CVSS score of 9.8, this vulnerability allows an attacker to trigger memory corruption, which can lead to service crashes or, more severely, arbitrary code execution. This poses a critical risk to servers utilizing this module, potentially allowing for full system compromise.
Remediation
Immediate Action: Identify the software vendor using WOSDefaultHttpModule.dll and apply the relevant security patch or update.
Proactive Monitoring: Monitor web server logs for unusually long URL paths or repetitive requests triggering service instability.
Compensating Controls: Use a WAF to filter and block excessively long URL strings, particularly those targeting common entry points.
Exploitation status
Public Exploit Available: Unknown
Analyst recommendation
This is a classic memory corruption vulnerability with high potential for exploitation. Identifying the affected software and applying vendor-supplied updates is of the highest priority to maintain system integrity.