Access of Uninitialized Pointer vulnerability in Apache Thrift c_glib bindings. (CVE-2026-66081)
An Access of Uninitialized Pointer vulnerability exists in the Apache Thrift c_glib bindings affecting versions before 0.25.0. This flaw can lead to potentially severe impacts due to improper memory handling. The issue is fixed in version 0.25.0, and users are advised to upgrade to this version to remediate the vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-66081 describes an Access of Uninitialized Pointer vulnerability in the Apache Thrift c_glib bindings. This vulnerability affects all versions prior to 0.25.0. The vulnerability arises from the use of pointers that have not been properly initialized, which can lead to undefined behavior or security issues. The Apache Thrift project has addressed this issue in version 0.25.0.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows access to uninitialized pointers, which can result in undefined behavior and potentially compromise the security of applications using the affected Apache Thrift c_glib bindings. The severity is rated high due to the nature of memory safety issues, which can lead to crashes or exploitation depending on context.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade to Apache Thrift version 0.25.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated.
Access of Uninitialized Pointer vulnerability in Apache Thrift c_glib bindings. (CVE-2026-66081)
Description
An Access of Uninitialized Pointer vulnerability exists in the Apache Thrift c_glib bindings affecting versions before 0.25.0. This flaw can lead to potentially severe impacts due to improper memory handling. The issue is fixed in version 0.25.0, and users are advised to upgrade to this version to remediate the vulnerability.
CVSS v4.0
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-66081 describes an Access of Uninitialized Pointer vulnerability in the Apache Thrift c_glib bindings. This vulnerability affects all versions prior to 0.25.0. The vulnerability arises from the use of pointers that have not been properly initialized, which can lead to undefined behavior or security issues. The Apache Thrift project has addressed this issue in version 0.25.0.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows access to uninitialized pointers, which can result in undefined behavior and potentially compromise the security of applications using the affected Apache Thrift c_glib bindings. The severity is rated high due to the nature of memory safety issues, which can lead to crashes or exploitation depending on context.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade to Apache Thrift version 0.25.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation or temporary workaround is indicated.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-v446-56hp-jpw2
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-66081"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abfee78a43b0b3b89e5438e
Added to database: 10/02/2026, 17:48:40 UTC
Last enriched: 10/02/2026, 17:52:00 UTC
Last updated: 10/03/2026, 02:45:56 UTC
Views: 3
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