CVE-2026-86537: CWE-248 Uncaught exception in Apache Software Foundation Apache Thrift
Uncaught exception, Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop'), Integer underflow (wrap or wraparound) vulnerability in Apache Thrift D language bindings. This issue affects Apache Thrift: before 0.25.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.25.0, which fixes the issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Apache Thrift's D language bindings includes an uncaught exception, an infinite loop caused by a loop with an unreachable exit condition, and an integer underflow (wrap or wraparound). These flaws can lead to denial of service or other impacts due to software malfunction. The issue affects all versions prior to 0.25.0. The Apache Software Foundation has published this as CVE-2026-86537 with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, indicating high severity. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The recommended remediation is to upgrade to version 0.25.0, which fixes the issue.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can cause the affected Apache Thrift D language bindings to enter an infinite loop or experience integer underflow, potentially leading to denial of service or application instability. The high CVSS score reflects the potential for significant impact if exploited. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. No other mitigation is indicated or necessary once the upgrade is applied.
CVE-2026-86537: CWE-248 Uncaught exception in Apache Software Foundation Apache Thrift
Description
Uncaught exception, Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop'), Integer underflow (wrap or wraparound) vulnerability in Apache Thrift D language bindings. This issue affects Apache Thrift: before 0.25.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.25.0, which fixes the issue.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
Affected software
Apache Software Foundation
Apache Thrift
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Apache Thrift's D language bindings includes an uncaught exception, an infinite loop caused by a loop with an unreachable exit condition, and an integer underflow (wrap or wraparound). These flaws can lead to denial of service or other impacts due to software malfunction. The issue affects all versions prior to 0.25.0. The Apache Software Foundation has published this as CVE-2026-86537 with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7, indicating high severity. No known exploits in the wild have been reported. The recommended remediation is to upgrade to version 0.25.0, which fixes the issue.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can cause the affected Apache Thrift D language bindings to enter an infinite loop or experience integer underflow, potentially leading to denial of service or application instability. The high CVSS score reflects the potential for significant impact if exploited. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0 or later, which contains the official fix for this vulnerability. No other mitigation is indicated or necessary once the upgrade is applied.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-07T22:15:07.394Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abf99b2a43b0b3b89b26952
Added to database: 10/02/2026, 11:46:58 UTC
Last enriched: 10/02/2026, 12:01:23 UTC
Last updated: 10/03/2026, 03:10:47 UTC
Views: 12
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