CVE-2026-8834
IBM HTTP Server Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Publication date: 2026-05-26
Last updated on: 2026-05-26
Assigner: IBM Corporation
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ibm | http_server | 8.5 |
| ibm | http_server | 9.0 |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-122 | A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a buffer overflow issue found in IBM HTTP Server versions 8.5 and 9.0. It can be exploited by a privileged user who is authenticated to the Administration Server. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow the attacker to execute remote code or cause a denial of service.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can have severe impacts including remote code execution and denial of service. This means an attacker with privileged access could take control of the affected server or disrupt its availability, potentially leading to system compromise or downtime.