CVE-2026-34501: CWE-122 Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Apache Software Foundation Apache Portable Runtime Utility
CVE-2026-34501 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Apache Portable Runtime Utility's Redis client. It affects versions from 1.6.0 through 1.6.3. The issue can cause a denial of service by crashing the application. Users are advised to upgrade to version 1.6.4, which addresses the vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in the Apache Portable Runtime Utility Redis client component. It affects versions 1.6.0 through 1.6.3. The flaw can lead to application crashes, impacting availability. The Apache Software Foundation has fixed the issue in version 1.6.4. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can cause a denial of service by crashing the affected application due to heap corruption. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5 (high), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impact limited to availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade to Apache Portable Runtime Utility version 1.6.4 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's recommendation to upgrade. No other mitigations are specified.
CVE-2026-34501: CWE-122 Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Apache Software Foundation Apache Portable Runtime Utility
Description
CVE-2026-34501 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Apache Portable Runtime Utility's Redis client. It affects versions from 1.6.0 through 1.6.3. The issue can cause a denial of service by crashing the application. Users are advised to upgrade to version 1.6.4, which addresses the vulnerability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Apache Software Foundation
Apache Portable Runtime Utility
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in the Apache Portable Runtime Utility Redis client component. It affects versions 1.6.0 through 1.6.3. The flaw can lead to application crashes, impacting availability. The Apache Software Foundation has fixed the issue in version 1.6.4. No known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can cause a denial of service by crashing the affected application due to heap corruption. There is no indication of confidentiality or integrity impact. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5 (high), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and impact limited to availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade to Apache Portable Runtime Utility version 1.6.4 or later to remediate this vulnerability. Patch status is confirmed by the vendor's recommendation to upgrade. No other mitigations are specified.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-30T13:23:22.255Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a749d35bf8831d539db9e08
Added to database: 08/06/2026, 14:41:57 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 17:06:15 UTC
Last updated: 09/21/2026, 22:01:34 UTC
Views: 39
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