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Undici WebSocket deflate bug can crash the Node process

Undici WebSocket permessage-deflate handling can crash the Node process. Upgrade to the patched release.

Also tracked as CVE-2026-85024

First observed

Sep 3, 2026

Last observed

Sep 3, 2026

Last reviewed

Sep 20, 2026

Tracking ended

Sep 3, 2026

Uncertainty and limitations

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Confirm exact fixed version against the live advisory.

  • Campaign tracks CVE-2026-85024 only.
  • HOL blog is operator guidance.

Timeline

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  1. Disclosure

    CVE-2026-85024 Undici WebSocket deflate DoS disclosed.

  2. Update

    HOL Guard published operator coverage.

Publication clock: 427.1 hours from reviewed disclosure timestamp to HOL publication; 24-hour high target; historical backfill outside target.

Guard coverage and non-coverage

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No campaign-specific policy guidance is published.

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Reviewed in full by HOL Guard Security Publishing.

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Record HGTC-2026-01565534.