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The Content Synchronization persistent search plugin allows unbounded memory growth when an authenticated client stops reading sync responses, enabling denial of service. 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Apply network-level rate limiting on persistent sync search requests. Monitor client connections and terminate stalled sync clients that stop reading for an extended period. Set system-level memory limits (e.g., LimitAS= in the systemd unit file or cgroup memory limits) to prevent unbounded memory growth. 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