CVE-2026-94655
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Resource Exhaustion in Apache Thrift Lua Bindings

Publication date: 2026-10-02

Last updated on: 2026-10-02

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
Allocation of resources without limits or throttling, Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity vulnerability in Apache Thrift Lua 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
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2026-10-02
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-94655
EUVD
EUVD-2026-91569

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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.
CWE-407 An algorithm in a product has an inefficient worst-case computational complexity that may be detrimental to system performance and can be triggered by an attacker, typically using crafted manipulations that ensure that the worst case is being reached.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an Allocation of resources without limits or throttling issue in Apache Thrift's Lua bindings. It involves inefficient algorithmic complexity that could lead to excessive resource consumption.

Detection Guidance

Detection involves checking for outdated Apache Thrift Lua bindings versions before 0.25.0. Inspect installed packages using commands like 'luarocks list' or 'dpkg -l | grep thrift' on Linux systems. Verify Lua bindings version with 'thrift --version' if available. Monitor for unusual resource consumption patterns in Lua applications using tools like 'top' or 'htop'.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability may cause denial of service by consuming excessive system resources due to unbounded resource allocation. This can degrade performance or crash applications using affected Lua bindings.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability, due to inefficient algorithmic complexity and lack of resource throttling in Apache Thrift Lua bindings, could lead to denial-of-service conditions by consuming excessive system resources. This may impact compliance with standards like GDPR (data availability) and HIPAA (system integrity) by disrupting service availability and potentially exposing sensitive data during resource exhaustion.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0 or later to address the allocation and algorithmic complexity issues.

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