Loop with unreachable exit condition ('infinite loop') vulnerability in Apache Thrift python bindings. (CVE-2026-94654)
Description
An infinite loop vulnerability exists in the Apache Thrift Python bindings in versions before 0.25.0. This flaw causes a loop with an unreachable exit condition, potentially leading to denial of service by causing the affected application to hang. The issue is fixed in Apache Thrift version 0.25.0, and users are advised to upgrade to this version to resolve the vulnerability.
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
CVE-2026-94654 describes an infinite loop vulnerability in the Apache Thrift Python bindings affecting versions prior to 0.25.0. The vulnerability arises from a loop with an unreachable exit condition, which can cause the application using these bindings to become unresponsive. The vendor has addressed this issue in version 0.25.0.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability can cause denial of service by making the affected application enter an infinite loop, leading to resource exhaustion or unresponsiveness. There is no indication of privilege escalation, data disclosure, or code execution impacts.
Mitigation Recommendations
Users should upgrade Apache Thrift Python bindings to version 0.25.0 or later, where this infinite loop vulnerability has been fixed. No other mitigation is indicated.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- UBUNTU-CVE-2026-94654
- 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: 6ad3f5192cdf04f65665832a
Added to database: 10/17/2026, 22:22:17 UTC
Last enriched: 10/17/2026, 23:02:25 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 23:02:25 UTC
Views: 3
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