CVE-2026-45416: Netty is a network application framework for development of protocol servers and clients

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-45416 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting netty. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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-

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-770
Published	2026-06-12
Last modified	2026-09-18

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: netty

Last updated 2026-09-18 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-06-12 15:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-18 13:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netty netty UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.1.135 · >= 4.2.0 and < 4.2.15

Fixed in: 4.1.135, 4.2.15

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy netty || rpm -q netty || netty --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.1.135 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade netty

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade netty

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison netty sudo apt install netty=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold netty

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list netty sudo dnf downgrade netty-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add netty

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-45416?

netty: upgrade to 4.1.135, 4.2.15. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-45416 being exploited?

CVE-2026-45416 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-45416 affect?

CVE-2026-45416 affects netty. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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

How urgent is CVE-2026-45416?

Priority 46/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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