Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity vulnerability in Apache Thrift Perl bindings. (CVE-2026-96287)
Description
An Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity vulnerability exists in the Apache Thrift Perl bindings affecting versions before 0.25.0. This issue can lead to high resource consumption under certain conditions. The vulnerability is addressed in Apache Thrift version 0.25.0, which users are recommended to upgrade to.
CVSS v4.0
Affected software
pkg:deb/ubuntu/thrift?arch=source&distro=focalpkg:deb/ubuntu/thrift?arch=source&distro=jammypkg:deb/ubuntu/thrift?arch=source&distro=noblepkg:deb/ubuntu/thrift?arch=source&distro=stonkingpkg:deb/ubuntu/thrift?arch=source&distro=resoluteRun on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-96287 affects Apache Thrift Perl bindings prior to version 0.25.0. It is characterized by inefficient algorithmic complexity, which can cause excessive resource usage. The issue has been fixed in version 0.25.0. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on availability.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to denial of service conditions due to high resource consumption, impacting the availability of affected systems running vulnerable versions of Apache Thrift Perl bindings.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade to Apache Thrift version 0.25.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation or temporary fixes are indicated.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- UBUNTU-CVE-2026-96287
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.7.0
- Ecosystems
- ["Ubuntu:20.04:LTS","Ubuntu:22.04:LTS","Ubuntu:24.04:LTS","Ubuntu:26.10","Ubuntu:26.04:LTS"]
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad3f5152cdf04f656657c42
Added to database: 10/17/2026, 22:22:13 UTC
Last enriched: 10/17/2026, 22:59:29 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 22:59:29 UTC
Views: 4
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