CVE-2024-24750: Backpressure request ignored in fetch() in Undici
First published: Fri Feb 16 2024(Updated: )
### Impact Calling `fetch(url)` and not consuming the incoming body ((or consuming it very slowing) will lead to a memory leak. ### Patches Patched in v6.6.1 ### Workarounds Make sure to always consume the incoming body.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| npm/undici | >=6.0.0<=6.6.0 | 6.6.1 |
| Node.js | >=6.0.0<6.6.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/nodejs/undici/security/advisories/GHSA-9f24-jqhm-jfcw
- https://github.com/nodejs/undici/commit/87a48113f1f68f60aa09abb07276d7c35467c663
- https://github.com/nodejs/undici/releases/tag/v6.6.1
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-24750
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-9f24-jqhm-jfcw (Advisory)
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240419-0006/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240419-0006
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-24750?
CVE-2024-24750 is categorized as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a memory leak.
How do I fix CVE-2024-24750?
To fix CVE-2024-24750, upgrade to the undici package version 6.6.1 or later.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-24750?
The impact of CVE-2024-24750 is a memory leak when calling fetch(url) without properly consuming the incoming body.
Which versions of undici are affected by CVE-2024-24750?
CVE-2024-24750 affects undici versions from 6.0.0 to 6.6.0.
What is the recommended workaround for CVE-2024-24750?
The recommended workaround for CVE-2024-24750 is to always consume the incoming body when using the fetch function.
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