CVE-2026-94635
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Publication date: 2026-10-02

Last updated on: 2026-10-02

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
Allocation of resources without limits or throttling, Improper handling of length parameter inconsistency vulnerability in Apache Thrift Lua bindings. This issue affects Apache Thrift: before 0.25.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.25.0, which fixes the issue.

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Published
2026-10-02
Last Modified
2026-10-02
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-10-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-18
NVD
CVE-2026-94635
EUVD
EUVD-2026-91330

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Apache Software Foundation Apache Thrift 0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-130 The product parses a formatted message or structure, but it does not handle or incorrectly handles a length field that is inconsistent with the actual length of the associated data.
CWE-770 The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any intended restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated.

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Executive Summary

This is an improper resource allocation vulnerability in Apache Thrift's Lua bindings. It involves allocating resources without proper limits or throttling, and inconsistent handling of length parameters. This could lead to excessive resource consumption or crashes.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking the version of Apache Thrift Lua bindings in use. If the version is before 0.25.0, the system is vulnerable. Commands like 'thrift --version' or inspecting package managers (e.g., 'dpkg -l | grep thrift' or 'rpm -qa | grep thrift') can help identify the installed version.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to cause denial of service by consuming excessive server resources, leading to degraded performance or system crashes. Systems using vulnerable Lua bindings are at risk.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability involves improper handling of resource allocation in Apache Thrift Lua bindings, which could lead to denial-of-service conditions due to excessive resource consumption. This may impact compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA by potentially disrupting availability of systems handling sensitive data, though specific compliance impacts depend on system configuration and deployment.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0 or later immediately. This can be done via package managers (e.g., 'apt-get upgrade thrift' or 'yum update thrift') or by downloading and installing the latest version from the official Apache Thrift website.

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