Improper handling of length parameter inconsistency, Uncaught exception, Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity, Memory allocation with excessive size… (CVE-2026-85494)
CVE-2026-85494 is a vulnerability in Apache Thrift affecting multiple language bindings including Python, Ruby, Erlang, Lua, Dart, JavaME, Perl, PHP, and D. It involves improper handling of length parameter inconsistencies, uncaught exceptions, inefficient algorithmic complexity, memory allocation with excessive size, and initialization of resources with insecure defaults. This vulnerability affects Apache Thrift versions before 0.25.0. Users are advised to upgrade to version 0.25.0 to address these issues.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Apache Thrift arises from improper handling of length parameter inconsistencies, which can lead to uncaught exceptions and inefficient algorithmic complexity. Additionally, it involves memory allocation with excessive size values and initialization of resources with insecure default settings. These issues affect multiple language bindings of Apache Thrift and are present in versions prior to 0.25.0. The vendor has released version 0.25.0 which fixes these vulnerabilities.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can cause high impact due to improper input validation and resource management flaws, potentially leading to application crashes, denial of service, or other unintended behavior. However, no known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0, which contains fixes for these vulnerabilities. No other mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Improper handling of length parameter inconsistency, Uncaught exception, Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity, Memory allocation with excessive size… (CVE-2026-85494)
Description
CVE-2026-85494 is a vulnerability in Apache Thrift affecting multiple language bindings including Python, Ruby, Erlang, Lua, Dart, JavaME, Perl, PHP, and D. It involves improper handling of length parameter inconsistencies, uncaught exceptions, inefficient algorithmic complexity, memory allocation with excessive size, and initialization of resources with insecure defaults. This vulnerability affects Apache Thrift versions before 0.25.0. Users are advised to upgrade to version 0.25.0 to address these issues.
CVSS v4.0
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Apache Thrift arises from improper handling of length parameter inconsistencies, which can lead to uncaught exceptions and inefficient algorithmic complexity. Additionally, it involves memory allocation with excessive size values and initialization of resources with insecure default settings. These issues affect multiple language bindings of Apache Thrift and are present in versions prior to 0.25.0. The vendor has released version 0.25.0 which fixes these vulnerabilities.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can cause high impact due to improper input validation and resource management flaws, potentially leading to application crashes, denial of service, or other unintended behavior. However, no known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.25.0, which contains fixes for these vulnerabilities. No other mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-26jj-r8fx-8pm3
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-85494"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6abfee9aa43b0b3b89e5518a
Added to database: 10/02/2026, 17:49:14 UTC
Last enriched: 10/02/2026, 18:01:44 UTC
Last updated: 10/02/2026, 19:45:56 UTC
Views: 1
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