CVE-2024-37890 | websockets ws up to 5.2.3/6.2.2/7.5.9/8.17.0 on Node.js Request Header null pointer dereference

A vulnerability was found in websockets ws up to 5.2.3/6.2.2/7.5.9/8.17.0 on Node.js. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Request Header Handler. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-37890. The attack can be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.