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CVE-2026-55970: Apache Thrift buffer over-read in C++ bindings

CVE-2026-55970 · Severity: info · CVSS 6.9 · Published 2026-07-27

Technologies: Apache Thrift. Vendors: Apache.

Executive brief

Apache Thrift is a software framework used for cross-language services development, allowing different systems to communicate efficiently. A security flaw in its C++ components could allow an attacker to read more data than intended or cause the service to crash. This could lead to the exposure of sensitive information or a disruption of business operations that rely on Thrift-based communication.

Technical details

A buffer over-read vulnerability (CWE-126) exists in the Apache Thrift C++ bindings for versions prior to 0.24.0. The flaw allows an attacker to trigger an out-of-bounds memory read via the network without authentication. This can result in the leakage of sensitive memory contents or a denial-of-service condition if the application crashes. The issue is resolved in Apache Thrift version 0.24.0.

Affected products

  • Apache Thrift before 0.24.0

Timeline

  • 2026-07-27: advisory: NVD publication date
  • 2026-07-27: disclosed: Initial disclosure by Apache Software Foundation

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