CVE-2026-42587: Netty: HttpContentDecompressor maxAllocation bypass when Content-Encoding set to br/zstd/snappy leads to decompression...
HIGH
CVSS 7.5
Exploit Available
Published: May 7, 2026 | Last Modified: May 7, 2026
Description
Netty: HttpContentDecompressor maxAllocation bypass when Content-Encoding set to br/zstd/snappy leads to decompression bomb DoS
Ghostwire Analysis — What This Means Practically
- High CVSS score indicates significant risk — exploitation could lead to substantial data exposure or system compromise.
- Exploit code is reported to be available, increasing the likelihood of active exploitation.
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