CVE-2026-66859: CWE-476 NULL Pointer Dereference in Apache Software Foundation Apache Thrift
CVE-2026-66859 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Thrift's c_glib bindings involving NULL pointer dereference and use of uninitialized variables. This flaw affects all versions prior to 0.25.0. The issue can lead to application crashes or undefined behavior. The Apache Software Foundation has fixed this vulnerability in version 0.25.0. Users are advised to upgrade to this version to remediate the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Apache Thrift (c_glib bindings) is caused by NULL pointer dereference and use of uninitialized variables, classified under CWE-476 and CWE-457. It affects all versions before 0.25.0. The flaw can cause high-impact denial of service or instability. The vendor fixed the issue in version 0.25.0.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can cause denial of service or application crashes due to NULL pointer dereference and use of uninitialized variables. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-66859: CWE-476 NULL Pointer Dereference in Apache Software Foundation Apache Thrift
Description
CVE-2026-66859 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Thrift's c_glib bindings involving NULL pointer dereference and use of uninitialized variables. This flaw affects all versions prior to 0.25.0. The issue can lead to application crashes or undefined behavior. The Apache Software Foundation has fixed this vulnerability in version 0.25.0. Users are advised to upgrade to this version to remediate the 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 (c_glib bindings) is caused by NULL pointer dereference and use of uninitialized variables, classified under CWE-476 and CWE-457. It affects all versions before 0.25.0. The flaw can cause high-impact denial of service or instability. The vendor fixed the issue in version 0.25.0.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can cause denial of service or application crashes due to NULL pointer dereference and use of uninitialized variables. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-27T23:01:23.672Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abfab3ca43b0b3b89bc8cf9
Added to database: 10/02/2026, 13:01:48 UTC
Last enriched: 10/02/2026, 13:16:12 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 13:27:23 UTC
Views: 4
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