Vulnerability in IBM HTTP Server application

IBM has just announced a serious flaw in the IBM HTTP Server application, which could allow an attacker to take over the affected system.

Confirmed vulnerabilities affect products: IBM HTTP Server 2.x, IBM HTTP Server 6.0.x, and IBM HTTP Server 6.1.x, can allow hackers to remotely attack the target system.

IBM also confirmed that successful exploits could cause the applications to be paralyzed or allow hackers to execute binary code on the affected system.

The vulnerability is also expected to cause denial of service (DoS) attacks on the system. Currently, IBM has issued a patch for this vulnerability. See detailed information here: IBM HTTP Server 2.x ; IBM HTTP 6.x Server .