CVE-2026-94639

Deferred Deferred - Pending Action

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Publication date: 2026-10-02

Last updated on: 2026-10-05

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description

improper handling of exceptional conditions, Allocation of resources without limits or throttling, Uncaught exception vulnerability in Apache Thrift Java 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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Meta Information

Published

2026-10-02

Last Modified

2026-10-05

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-02

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-94639

EUVD

EUVD-2026-91339

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
Apache	Software	Foundation Apache Thrift 0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
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.
CWE-755	The product does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition.
CWE-248	An exception is thrown from a function, but it is not caught.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves improper handling of exceptional conditions in Apache Thrift Java bindings. It includes allocation of resources without limits or throttling and uncaught exceptions. The issue affects Apache Thrift versions before 0.25.0.

Detection Guidance

Detection involves checking the Apache Thrift version in use. Commands like 'thrift --version' or inspecting dependency files (e.g., pom.xml for Maven) can identify if the vulnerable version is installed. Monitor logs for unhandled exceptions or resource exhaustion events.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could lead to denial of service due to resource exhaustion or crashes from uncaught exceptions. Attackers might exploit it to disrupt services relying on Apache Thrift Java bindings.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves improper handling of exceptional conditions and resource allocation without limits in Apache Thrift Java bindings, which could lead to denial of service or system instability. Such issues may impact compliance with GDPR by potentially disrupting data processing operations or HIPAA by affecting the availability of critical healthcare systems.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0 or later immediately. Remove or disable vulnerable instances if upgrading is not feasible. Review and restrict network access to Thrift services to minimize exposure.

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