CVE-2026-90440
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Uncaught Exception Handling Flaw in Apache Thrift

Publication date: 2026-10-02

Last updated on: 2026-10-02

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
Uncaught exception, improper handling of exceptional conditions, improper resource shutdown vulnerability in Apache Thrift D thrift.server.nonblocking.TNonblockingServer. 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-2026-90440
EUVD
EUVD-2026-91400

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

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CWE ID Description
CWE-404 The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use.
CWE-248 An exception is thrown from a function, but it is not caught.
CWE-755 The product does not handle or incorrectly handles an exceptional condition.

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Executive Summary

This is an uncaught exception vulnerability in Apache Thrift's non-blocking server component (thrift.server.nonblocking.TNonblockingServer). It involves improper handling of exceptional conditions and improper resource shutdown, which could lead to unexpected behavior or crashes in the server.

Detection Guidance

Detection involves checking the Apache Thrift version in use. Run commands like 'thrift --version' or check package managers (e.g., 'dpkg -l | grep thrift' for Debian/Ubuntu). If the version is before 0.25.0, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability could cause the Thrift server to crash or behave unpredictably due to unhandled exceptions. This may lead to service disruption, data processing failures, or denial of service if the server becomes unavailable.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves improper handling of exceptions and resource shutdown in Apache Thrift, which could lead to denial of service or unexpected behavior. While not directly tied to GDPR or HIPAA, such issues may impact compliance by disrupting data processing or availability, potentially violating requirements for data integrity and availability in regulated environments.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0 or later immediately. Use package managers (e.g., 'apt-get upgrade thrift' or 'yum update thrift') or compile from source if needed. Ensure backups before upgrading.

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