CVE-2026-63772
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Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling in Apache Thrift Go Bindings

Publication date: 2026-10-02

Last updated on: 2026-10-02

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability in Apache Thrift go 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
2026-10-02
AI Q&A
2026-10-02
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-63772
EUVD
EUVD-2026-91628

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Vendor Product Version / Range
apache thrift to 0.25.0 (exc)

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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 Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling vulnerability in Apache Thrift's Go bindings. It allows an attacker to cause a denial of service by consuming excessive system resources without proper limits, potentially leading to system crashes or slowdowns.

Detection Guidance

Detection involves checking the Apache Thrift version in use. Commands like 'thrift --version' or inspecting package managers (e.g., 'dpkg -l | grep thrift' for Debian/Ubuntu or 'rpm -qa | grep thrift' for RHEL) can identify vulnerable versions. Compare the output against version 0.25.0.

Impact Analysis

If you use Apache Thrift with Go bindings before version 0.25.0, an attacker could exploit this flaw to exhaust server resources, causing service disruptions or crashes. This may lead to downtime for applications relying on Thrift for communication.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability involves allocation of resources without limits or throttling in Apache Thrift go bindings, which could lead to denial of service due to excessive resource consumption. This may impact compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA by disrupting availability of systems handling sensitive data, potentially violating requirements for data availability and security.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0 or later immediately. Follow standard update procedures for your system (e.g., package manager commands like 'apt-get upgrade thrift' or 'yum update thrift'). Verify the upgrade with version checks.

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