CVE-2026-85476: CWE-835 Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop') in Apache Software Foundation Apache Thrift
CVE-2026-85476 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Thrift's c_glib bindings involving a loop with an unreachable exit condition, effectively causing an infinite loop. This issue affects versions before 0.25.0. The vulnerability is fixed in Apache Thrift version 0.25.0. Users are advised to upgrade to this version to remediate the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-85476) in Apache Thrift c_glib bindings is classified as CWE-835, which refers to a loop with an unreachable exit condition, resulting in an infinite loop. The flaw exists in all versions prior to 0.25.0. The infinite loop can cause denial of service or resource exhaustion. The Apache Software Foundation has addressed this issue in version 0.25.0.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can lead to denial of service by causing the affected software to enter an infinite loop, potentially exhausting system resources. There is no indication of privilege escalation or data compromise. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.2 (high), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Apache Thrift version 0.25.0. Users should upgrade to version 0.25.0 to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
CVE-2026-85476: CWE-835 Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop') in Apache Software Foundation Apache Thrift
Description
CVE-2026-85476 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Thrift's c_glib bindings involving a loop with an unreachable exit condition, effectively causing an infinite loop. This issue affects versions before 0.25.0. The vulnerability is fixed in Apache Thrift version 0.25.0. Users are advised to upgrade to this version to remediate the issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.2high
Affected software
Apache Software Foundation
Apache Thrift
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-85476) in Apache Thrift c_glib bindings is classified as CWE-835, which refers to a loop with an unreachable exit condition, resulting in an infinite loop. The flaw exists in all versions prior to 0.25.0. The infinite loop can cause denial of service or resource exhaustion. The Apache Software Foundation has addressed this issue in version 0.25.0.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can lead to denial of service by causing the affected software to enter an infinite loop, potentially exhausting system resources. There is no indication of privilege escalation or data compromise. The CVSS 4.0 score is 8.2 (high), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
A fix is available in Apache Thrift version 0.25.0. Users should upgrade to version 0.25.0 to remediate this vulnerability. No additional mitigation steps are indicated.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-03T20:49:59.855Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abfa42aa43b0b3b89b87d68
Added to database: 10/02/2026, 12:31:38 UTC
Last enriched: 10/02/2026, 12:46:39 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 13:03:18 UTC
Views: 4
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