HTTP/2 Zero-Day Vulnerability Results in Record-Breaking DDoS Attacks

A new zero-day vulnerability has been disclosed in the HTTP/2 protocol that could be exploited to launch record-breaking Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. The flaw, called "HTTP/2 Rapid Reset," was discovered by security researchers at Google and Cloudflare after they witnessed an increase in traffic on their systems. The vulnerability allows attackers to overwhelm web servers with a flood of HTTP/2 requests, effectively causing them to crash or become unresponsive. This can lead to prolonged service disruptions for end-users trying to access affected websites. To mitigate the threat posed by this zero-day vulnerability, security experts recommend implementing appropriate protections such as Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) and DDoS protection measures. Additionally, organizations should ensure that their systems are fully patched with the latest security updates for web server software and operating systems. This discovery highlights the ongoing need for vigilance in identifying and addressing new threats to internet security. As technology continues to evolve, so too do the tactics employed by cybercriminals seeking to exploit vulnerabilities in widely-used protocols like HTTP/2.