Description
NULL Pointer Dereference, Use of Uninitialized Variable vulnerability in Apache Thrift c_glib bindings.



This issue affects Apache Thrift: before 0.25.0.



Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.25.0, which fixes the issue.
Published: 2026-10-02
Score: 8.7 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Denial of Service
Action: Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The flaw is a NULL pointer dereference and use of an uninitialized variable in the c_glib Thrift multiplexed processor. When the processor receives a message it cannot route, it crashes, interrupting the service. This vulnerability is cataloged as CWE‑457 and CWE‑476.

Affected Systems

Any deployment of Apache Thrift using the c_glib bindings that runs a version older than 0.25.0. The issue applies across all products from the Apache Software Foundation related to Thrift.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.7 signals a high‑severity denial‑of‑service impact. The EPSS score is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog, indicating no known active exploitation. Attackers can trigger the crash remotely by sending a message that the processor cannot route, causing the service to terminate and denying legitimate users access.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 2, 2026 at 13:27 UTC.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade to Apache Thrift 0.25.0 or later to apply the fix.
  • Redeploy all applications or services that use the c_glib bindings so that the updated library is loaded.
  • Restart the Thrift servers to activate the patch and monitor logs for any remaining crashes.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 2, 2026 at 13:27 UTC.

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History

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:15:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Apache
Apache thrift
Vendors & Products Apache
Apache thrift

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:45:00 +0000

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Description NULL Pointer Dereference, Use of Uninitialized Variable vulnerability in Apache Thrift c_glib bindings. This issue affects Apache Thrift: before 0.25.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.25.0, which fixes the issue.
Title Apache Thrift: c_glib multiplexed processor crashes on a message it cannot route
Weaknesses CWE-457
CWE-476
References
Metrics cvssV4_0

{'score': 8.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N'}

Subscriptions

Apache Thrift
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: apache

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-02T16:55:19.349Z

Reserved: 2026-07-27T23:01:23.672Z

Link: CVE-2026-66859

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-02T16:55:13.776Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Deferred

Published: 2026-10-02T13:17:53.597

Modified: 2026-10-02T17:17:07.487

Link: CVE-2026-66859

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-02T16:00:11Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-457

    Use of Uninitialized Variable

  • CWE-476

    NULL Pointer Dereference