Allocation of resources without limits or throttling vulnerability in Apache Thrift JavaME bindings. (CVE-2026-94657)
Description
A vulnerability exists in Apache Thrift JavaME bindings where resources can be allocated without limits or throttling, potentially leading to resource exhaustion. This affects Apache Thrift versions before 0.25.0. Upgrading to version 0.25.0 resolves the issue.
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.
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
The Apache Thrift JavaME bindings have a vulnerability involving allocation of resources without any limits or throttling, which can cause excessive resource consumption. This issue affects versions prior to 0.25.0. The vulnerability 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 allocating resources without limits or throttling, potentially leading to denial of service or degraded performance. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0 or later to remediate this vulnerability. No other mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- UBUNTU-CVE-2026-94657
- 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: 6ad3f5192cdf04f656658328
Added to database: 10/17/2026, 22:22:17 UTC
Last enriched: 10/17/2026, 23:02:16 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 23:02:16 UTC
Views: 3
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