Netty: HTTP/2 decompression leaks ByteBuf reference count when the decompressor channel is already closed (Direct mem...
High-risk advisory
CVE-2026-56819
Summary
Netty: HTTP/2 decompression leaks ByteBuf reference count when the decompressor channel is already closed (Direct memory leak / OOM DoS)
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for io.netty:netty-codec-http2. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates, especially because EPSS places it in the 29% percentile.
Operator check
Check whether io.netty:netty-codec-http2 is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. EPSS probability: 0.4%; percentile: 29%.
Sources
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