Netty <4.2.15.Final HTTP/3 Memory Exhaustion (Infinite Blocked Streams)
CVE-2026-48748 Published on June 12, 2026
Netty HTTP/3 QPACK Blocked Streams Memory Exhaustion
Netty is a network application framework for development of protocol servers and clients. Prior to version 4.2.15.Final, a memory exhaustion vulnerability in the Netty HTTP/3 codec allows the creation of an infinite number of blocked streams, which can cause OOM error. Version 4.2.15.Final patches the issue.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-48748 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
The software allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-48748
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Affected Versions
netty:- Version >= 4.2.0.Final, < 4.2.15.Final is affected.
Exploit Probability
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