Addressing the HTTP/2 Rapid Reset Attack Vulnerability

PUBLISHED ON October 10, 2023
LAST UPDATED December 21, 2023

A recent disclosure pinpointed a vulnerability in the HTTP/2 protocol (CVE-2023-44487), which under certain conditions, could lead to a denial-of-service attack targeting platforms implementing the server-side portion of the HTTP/2 specification. The vulnerability arises from the misuse of HTTP/2’s concurrent data stream initiation feature.

Upon learning about this vulnerability, our team at ThreatX conducted a comprehensive examination and confirmed that ThreatX customers are not susceptible to this particular attack. For additional information or further clarification, our Security Operations Center is available at support@threatx.com.

Read more about the vulnerability: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-44487.

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Neil Weitzel

A results-driven cybersecurity leader, Neil Weitzel is dedicated to empowering organizations through robust security strategies. With over 15 years of experience leading security programs and teams, Neil possesses a unique ability to align security initiatives with business goals. As the current Director of Security Operations at ThreatX, he excels at identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring business continuity and resilience. Neil's track record includes successful leadership roles at Cognizant, Synopsys, and Cygilant, where he consistently built and strengthened security postures. An active thought leader, Neil is a frequent speaker and adjunct lecturer, contributing to the cybersecurity community's growth and development.