CVE-2026-93925: CWE-121 Stack-based buffer overflow in Apache Software Foundation Apache Thrift
Stack-based buffer overflow, Incorrect bitwise shift of integer vulnerability in Apache Thrift C++ THeaderProtocol. 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 involves a stack-based buffer overflow due to incorrect bitwise shifting of an integer in the C++ THeaderProtocol implementation. The flaw affects all versions prior to 0.25.0. Exploitation could lead to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS 8.7 score. The Apache Software Foundation has addressed this issue in version 0.25.0.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows for a stack-based buffer overflow which can result in significant compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7 reflects a high severity with network attack vector, no required privileges or user interaction, and high impact on all security properties.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0 or later, as this version contains the official fix for the vulnerability. No other mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-93925: CWE-121 Stack-based buffer overflow in Apache Software Foundation Apache Thrift
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow, Incorrect bitwise shift of integer vulnerability in Apache Thrift C++ THeaderProtocol. 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 involves a stack-based buffer overflow due to incorrect bitwise shifting of an integer in the C++ THeaderProtocol implementation. The flaw affects all versions prior to 0.25.0. Exploitation could lead to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS 8.7 score. The Apache Software Foundation has addressed this issue in version 0.25.0.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows for a stack-based buffer overflow which can result in significant compromise of the affected system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 4.0 base score of 8.7 reflects a high severity with network attack vector, no required privileges or user interaction, and high impact on all security properties.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0 or later, as this version contains the official fix for the vulnerability. No other mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-18T22:39:51.460Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abf8f57a43b0b3b89ac0adf
Added to database: 10/02/2026, 11:02:47 UTC
Last enriched: 10/02/2026, 11:16:24 UTC
Last updated: 10/03/2026, 02:51:22 UTC
Views: 13
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