CVE-2026-86537
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Infinite Loop and Integer Underflow in Apache Thrift D Bindings

Publication date: 2026-10-02

Last updated on: 2026-10-02

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
Uncaught exception, Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop'), Integer underflow (wrap or wraparound) vulnerability in Apache Thrift D language 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-2026-86537
EUVD
EUVD-2026-91398

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

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CWE ID Description
CWE-835 The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop.
CWE-191 The product subtracts one value from another, such that the result is less than the minimum allowable integer value, which produces a value that is not equal to the correct result.
CWE-248 An exception is thrown from a function, but it is not caught.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in Apache Thrift D language bindings involves three issues: an uncaught exception, an infinite loop due to an unreachable exit condition, and an integer underflow (wrap or wraparound). These flaws can cause the application to hang, crash, or behave unpredictably.

Detection Guidance

Detection involves checking the Apache Thrift D language bindings version. Use commands like 'thrift --version' or inspect installed packages via 'dpkg -l | grep thrift' or 'rpm -qa | grep thrift' to verify if the version is below 0.25.0.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability may lead to denial of service (DoS) due to infinite loops, application crashes from uncaught exceptions, or unexpected behavior from integer underflows. This can disrupt services relying on Apache Thrift for communication.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability does not directly affect compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or similar standards as it pertains to Apache Thrift's D language bindings and involves technical issues like infinite loops and integer underflow. Compliance impacts would depend on how the software is used in a system handling regulated data.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0 or later immediately. Follow official upgrade instructions for your system. Ensure no running services depend on the vulnerable version before updating.

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