CVE-2026-96277
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Uncaught Exception Handling Flaw in Apache Thrift Ruby Bindings

Publication date: 2026-10-02

Last updated on: 2026-10-02

Assigner: Apache Software Foundation

Description
Uncaught exception, Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions vulnerability in Apache Thrift Ruby 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-2026-96277
EUVD
EUVD-2026-91574

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

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CWE ID Description
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 Ruby bindings due to improper handling of exceptional conditions. It affects versions before 0.25.0 and could lead to application crashes or unexpected behavior when exceptions occur.

Detection Guidance

Detection involves checking the version of Apache Thrift Ruby bindings in use. Commands like gem list thrift or bundle show thrift can help identify the installed version. If the version is before 0.25.0, the system is vulnerable.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability may cause denial of service by crashing applications using affected Ruby bindings. It could also lead to data processing errors or unexpected termination of services relying on Apache Thrift.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves improper handling of exceptions in Apache Thrift Ruby bindings, which could lead to unexpected behavior or crashes. However, the provided CVE data does not specify direct impacts on compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA.

Mitigation Strategies

Upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0 or later immediately. Use commands like gem install thrift -v 0.25.0 or bundle update thrift to apply the fix. Ensure all dependencies are compatible with the new version.

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