CVE-2026-93926: CWE-401 Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Apache Software Foundation Apache Thrift
CVE-2026-93926 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Thrift before version 0.25.0 involving missing release of memory and resources in the THeaderTransport component. This flaw can lead to resource leaks, potentially impacting system stability or availability. The issue is fixed in Apache Thrift version 0.25.0, and users are advised to upgrade to this version to remediate the vulnerability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-93926) in Apache Thrift affects versions prior to 0.25.0 and is characterized by missing release of memory and resources after their effective lifetime in the THeaderTransport module. This is classified under CWE-401 (missing release of memory) and CWE-772 (missing release of resource). The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on availability. The issue is resolved by upgrading to Apache Thrift version 0.25.0.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can cause resource leaks in affected Apache Thrift versions, which may degrade system performance or cause denial of service due to exhaustion of memory or other resources. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation is indicated or required by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-93926: CWE-401 Missing release of memory after effective lifetime in Apache Software Foundation Apache Thrift
Description
CVE-2026-93926 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Thrift before version 0.25.0 involving missing release of memory and resources in the THeaderTransport component. This flaw can lead to resource leaks, potentially impacting system stability or availability. The issue is fixed in Apache Thrift version 0.25.0, and users are advised to upgrade to this version to remediate the vulnerability.
CVSS v4.0
Score 8.7high
Affected software
Apache Software Foundation
Apache Thrift
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-93926) in Apache Thrift affects versions prior to 0.25.0 and is characterized by missing release of memory and resources after their effective lifetime in the THeaderTransport module. This is classified under CWE-401 (missing release of memory) and CWE-772 (missing release of resource). The CVSS 4.0 base score is 8.7, indicating a high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on availability. The issue is resolved by upgrading to Apache Thrift version 0.25.0.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can cause resource leaks in affected Apache Thrift versions, which may degrade system performance or cause denial of service due to exhaustion of memory or other resources. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0 or later, where this vulnerability is fixed. No other mitigation is indicated or required by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- apache
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-18T22:51:21.452Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abfc5e0a43b0b3b89c8de1d
Added to database: 10/02/2026, 14:55:28 UTC
Last enriched: 10/02/2026, 14:56:37 UTC
Last updated: 10/03/2026, 04:45:56 UTC
Views: 9
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