Node.js 24.15.0 (LTS) has been released, introducing a new CLI flag to directly cap memory usage, which helps prevent crashes without relying on unreliable environment variables. The update includes critical security fixes for OpenSSL that address null pointer issues and improves SQLite with new performance limits, bringing it closer to a stable release. Additionally, enhancements to module loading and testing features reduce cold start times for ESM applications and expose worker IDs for better debugging. Developers are encouraged to upgrade immediately to avoid potential segfaults and improve the reliability of their applications
Node.js 24.15.0 (LTS) released
The latest Node.js LTS update finally gives operators a direct CLI flag to cap memory usage without relying on flaky environment variables. Critical security fixes patch dangerous null pointer issues in the OpenSSL layer that previously crashed servers handling raw key formats. SQLite moves closer to stable release with better performance limits while the module cache stabilizes cold starts for ESM applications. New test runner features expose worker IDs for better debugging, so developers should upgrade immediately to stop these random segfaults from recurring.
