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8 New HTTP/2 Implementation Flaws Expose Websites to DoS Attacks

The Hacker Newsby @TheHackersNews ()2 min read2 · 1 read
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Vulnerabilities mentioned

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CVEVulnerabilityCVSSEPSSSignalsPublished
CVE-2017-9517
atmail before 7.8.0.2 has CSRF, allowing an attacker to upload and import users via CSV
8.8<1%
CVE-2019-9515
+6 related CVEs
Some HTTP/2 implementations are vulnerable to a settings flood, potentially leading to a denial of service
7.5
group max
87%

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2 min read at thehackernews.com

Various implementations of HTTP/2 , the latest version of the HTTP network protocol, have been found vulnerable to multiple security vulnerabilities affecting the most popular web server software, including Apache, Microsoft's IIS, and NGINX. Launched in May 2015, HTTP/2 has been designed for better security and improved online experience by speeding up page loads.

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