Allocation of resources without limits or throttling, Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity vulnerability in Apache Thrift Lua bindings. (CVE-2026-94655)
Description
An inefficient algorithmic complexity vulnerability in Apache Thrift Lua bindings allows allocation of resources without limits or throttling. This can lead to resource exhaustion. The issue affects Apache Thrift versions before 0.25.0. Upgrading to version 0.25.0 or later resolves the vulnerability.
CVSS v4.0
Affected software
pkg:deb/ubuntu/thrift?arch=source&distro=focalpkg:deb/ubuntu/thrift?arch=source&distro=jammypkg:deb/ubuntu/thrift?arch=source&distro=noblepkg:deb/ubuntu/thrift?arch=source&distro=stonkingpkg:deb/ubuntu/thrift?arch=source&distro=resoluteRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-94655 describes a vulnerability in Apache Thrift Lua bindings where resource allocation occurs without limits or throttling, resulting in inefficient algorithmic complexity. This flaw can cause excessive resource consumption, potentially impacting system availability. The vulnerability affects Apache Thrift versions prior to 0.25.0. The issue is addressed by upgrading to version 0.25.0, which includes the fix.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to cause resource exhaustion by exploiting inefficient algorithmic complexity in the Lua bindings of Apache Thrift. This can degrade system performance or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other specific mitigations are indicated.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- UBUNTU-CVE-2026-94655
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.0
- Ecosystems
- ["Ubuntu:20.04:LTS","Ubuntu:22.04:LTS","Ubuntu:24.04:LTS","Ubuntu:26.10","Ubuntu:26.04:LTS"]
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad3f5192cdf04f656658329
Added to database: 10/17/2026, 22:22:17 UTC
Last enriched: 10/17/2026, 23:02:20 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 23:02:20 UTC
Views: 3
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