CVE-2026-66837: CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Apache Software Foundation Apache Thrift
CVE-2026-66837 is a high-severity stack-based buffer overflow and integer overflow vulnerability in the PHP bindings of Apache Thrift. It affects all versions before 0.25.0. The vulnerability allows for potential memory corruption due to improper handling of buffer sizes. Users are advised to upgrade to Apache Thrift version 0.25.0, which contains the fix for this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Apache Thrift's PHP bindings involves a stack-based buffer overflow and integer overflow (CWE-121 and CWE-190). It affects versions prior to 0.25.0. The flaw arises from improper bounds checking leading to memory corruption risks. The Apache Software Foundation has addressed this issue in version 0.25.0.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to memory corruption, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7 (high), indicating a network attack vector with no required privileges or user interaction and high impact on availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade to Apache Thrift version 0.25.0 or later to remediate this vulnerability. This is the official fix provided by the vendor.
CVE-2026-66837: CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Apache Software Foundation Apache Thrift
Description
CVE-2026-66837 is a high-severity stack-based buffer overflow and integer overflow vulnerability in the PHP bindings of Apache Thrift. It affects all versions before 0.25.0. The vulnerability allows for potential memory corruption due to improper handling of buffer sizes. Users are advised to upgrade to Apache Thrift version 0.25.0, which contains the fix for this issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
Affected software
Apache Software Foundation
Apache Thrift
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Apache Thrift's PHP bindings involves a stack-based buffer overflow and integer overflow (CWE-121 and CWE-190). It affects versions prior to 0.25.0. The flaw arises from improper bounds checking leading to memory corruption risks. The Apache Software Foundation has addressed this issue in version 0.25.0.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to memory corruption, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7 (high), indicating a network attack vector with no required privileges or user interaction and high impact on availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade to Apache Thrift version 0.25.0 or later to remediate this vulnerability. This is the official fix provided by the vendor.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T22:11:51.955Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abfab3ca43b0b3b89bc8cf7
Added to database: 10/02/2026, 13:01:48 UTC
Last enriched: 10/02/2026, 13:16:22 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 13:22:39 UTC
Views: 3
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