CVE-2026-8835
IBM HTTP Server Invalid Pointer Dereference 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-822 | The product obtains a value from an untrusted source, converts this value to a pointer, and dereferences the resulting pointer. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
IBM HTTP Server versions 8.5 and 9.0 have a vulnerability related to invalid pointer dereference. This means that a privileged user who is authenticated to the Administration Server can exploit this flaw.
Exploiting this vulnerability could allow the attacker to expose sensitive information or cause a denial of service condition.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to exposure of sensitive information, which could compromise confidentiality.
Additionally, it can cause a denial of service, making the IBM HTTP Server unavailable or unstable.