Invalid Pointer Dereference in IBM HTTP Server 8.5 and 9.0
CVE-2026-8835

7.3HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM

Vendor
CVE Published:
26 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-8835?

IBM HTTP Server versions 8.5 and 9.0 contain a vulnerability that allows a privileged user, authenticated to the Administration Server, to exploit an invalid pointer dereference. This can lead to the exposure of sensitive information or result in a denial of service, posing a significant risk to the integrity and availability of the server. It is crucial for organizations using these versions to apply relevant patches and mitigate the potential impacts.

Affected Version(s)

HTTP Server 8.5.0

HTTP Server 9.0

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.3
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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