Apache Thrift Lua Bindings DoS via Unbounded Resource Allocation (0.24.0)
CVE-2026-94655 Published on October 2, 2026
Apache Thrift: Lua `TJsonProtocol` string/number readers have no size bound and are quadratic
Allocation of resources without limits or throttling, Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity vulnerability in Apache Thrift Lua bindings.
This issue affects Apache Thrift: before 0.25.0.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.25.0, which fixes the issue.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-94655 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Types
Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
The software allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor.
Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity
An algorithm in a product has an inefficient worst-case computational complexity that may be detrimental to system performance and can be triggered by an attacker, typically using crafted manipulations that ensure that the worst case is being reached.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-94655
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Thrift:- Before 0.25.0 is affected.