Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in Netty's `RedisArrayAggregator` component. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted nested Redis (RESP) array headers. This can cause the `RedisArrayAggregator` to eagerly preallocate a large amount of heap memory, leading to heap memory exhaustion and a Denial of Service (DoS) for applications using `RedisDecoder` with `RedisArrayAggregator` on untrusted traffic.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-93572
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2536963
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-93572?
CVE-2026-93572 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A flaw was found in Netty's `RedisArrayAggregator` component. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted nested Redis (RESP) array headers. This can cause the `Redis...
How severe is CVE-2026-93572?
CVE-2026-93572 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-2026-93572?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.