Vulnerability Description
Netty is a network application framework for development of protocol servers and clients. Prior to versions 4.1.135.Final and 4.2.15.Final, SslClientHelloHandler.decode() reads the 24-bit TLS handshake length and, when the ClientHello does not fit in the first record, eagerly allocates `ctx.alloc().buffer(handshakeLength)` (line 161). The guard at line 140 is `handshakeLength > maxClientHelloLength && maxClientHelloLength != 0`, and the commonly-used SniHandler/AbstractSniHandler constructors (SniHandler(Mapping), SniHandler(AsyncMapping), AbstractSniHandler()) pass maxClientHelloLength=0 and handshakeTimeoutMillis=0, so the length guard is disabled and no timeout is scheduled. A 16 MiB request exceeds the default pooled chunk size and becomes a huge/unpooled allocation performed immediately. The buffer is retained in the handler until the channel closes. Versions 4.1.135.Final and 4.2.15.Final patch the issue.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netty | Netty | < 4.1.135 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/netty/netty/releases/tag/netty-4.1.135.FinalRelease Notes
- https://github.com/netty/netty/releases/tag/netty-4.2.15.FinalRelease Notes
- https://github.com/netty/netty/security/advisories/GHSA-x4gw-5cx5-pgmhVendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:26017
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:26018
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:26586
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:28573
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:34608
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:37390
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:41951
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:48151
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:49700
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:49701
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:50085
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2026:53644
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-45416?
CVE-2026-45416 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Netty is a network application framework for development of protocol servers and clients. Prior to versions 4.1.135.Final and 4.2.15.Final, SslClientHelloHandler.decode() reads the 24-bit TLS handshak...
How severe is CVE-2026-45416?
CVE-2026-45416 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-45416?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netty Netty.