CVE-2026-41608
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Improper Data Amplification Handling in Apache Thrift Python Bindings

Publication date: 2026-07-27

Last updated on: 2026-07-27

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
Improper Handling of Highly Compressed Data (Data Amplification) vulnerability in Apache Thrift Python bindings. This issue affects Apache Thrift: before 0.24.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.24.0, which fixes the issue.

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Published
2026-07-27
Last Modified
2026-07-27
Generated
2026-07-27
AI Q&A
2026-07-27
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-41608
EUVD
EUVD-2026-49145

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Vendor Product Version / Range
apache thrift to 0.24.0 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-409 The product does not handle or incorrectly handles a compressed input with a very high compression ratio that produces a large output.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-41608 is an improper handling of highly compressed data vulnerability in Apache Thrift's Python bindings. It affects versions before 0.24.0 and involves unbounded Zlib decompression, which can lead to data amplification attacks.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check the version of Apache Thrift installed on your system. Run the command 'thrift --version' or inspect the Python package with 'pip show thrift'. If the version is before 0.24.0, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can lead to data amplification attacks, where compressed data expands significantly during decompression, potentially causing resource exhaustion, denial of service, or system crashes.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability does not directly affect compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or similar standards as it is a technical flaw in data handling rather than a privacy or security control violation. However, exploitation could lead to denial-of-service conditions, potentially impacting system availability required by these regulations.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.24.0 or later. Use the command 'pip install --upgrade thrift' for Python bindings or follow your distribution's update process for other installations.

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