Apache Thrift Perl Bindings Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity (before 0.25.0)
CVE-2026-96287 Published on October 2, 2026
Apache Thrift: Perl `FramedTransport` reads and TLS socket writes re-slice the remaining buffer on every call (quadratic)
Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity vulnerability in Apache Thrift Perl 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-2026-96287 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 Type
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-2026-96287
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Affected Versions
Apache Software Foundation Apache Thrift:- Before 0.25.0 is affected.