OpenResty XRay
Jul 24, 2026
OpenResty XRay
Updated Jul 24, 2026
11 mins read
Nginx Core Dump Analysis: Catch a Worker Process Crash at the First Scene
- The Case: Frequent Nginx Worker Process Crashes No Log Could Explain
- Analyzing the Recording: Replaying the Crash Back to the First Scene
- Root Cause: A Use-After-Free in Nginx’s Connection Lifecycle
- Frequently Asked Questions
- The Case: Frequent Nginx Worker Process Crashes No Log Could Explain
- Analyzing the Recording: Replaying the Crash Back to the First Scene
- Root Cause: A Use-After-Free in Nginx’s Connection Lifecycle
- Frequently Asked Questions
