Apache Thrift up to 0.23.x readHeaderFormat out-of-bounds

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3.4$0-$5k4.78

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apache Thrift up to 0.23.x and classified as problematic. Affected is the function THeaderTransport::readHeaderFormat. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-55970. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apache Thrift up to 0.23.x. This vulnerability affects the function THeaderTransport::readHeaderFormat. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality.

The advisory is available at lists.apache.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-55970. The exploitation appears to be easy. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/26/2026).

Upgrading to version 0.24.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Thrift 0.24.0

Timelineinfo

07/26/2026 Advisory disclosed
07/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/26/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: lists.apache.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-55970 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-55970
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-383338

Entryinfo

Created: 07/26/2026 18:24
Changes: 07/26/2026 18:24 (52)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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