CVE-2026-41608: Apache Thrift: Unbounded Zlib Decompression in Python THeaderTransport
Apache Thrift: Unbounded Zlib Decompression in Python THeaderTransport
Other sources
Improper Handling of Highly Compressed Data (Data Amplification) vulnerability in Apache Thrift Python bindings.
This issue affects Apache Thrift: before 0.24.0.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.24.0, which fixes the issue.
— NVD
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 0.24.0-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Apache Thrift (Python bindings)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0.24.0
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-41608?
The severity of CVE-2026-41608 is high, rated at 7.5 on the CVSS scale.
How do I fix CVE-2026-41608?
To resolve CVE-2026-41608, upgrade to Apache Thrift version 0.24.0 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-41608?
CVE-2026-41608 is an improper handling of highly compressed data vulnerability, leading to data amplification.
Which software is affected by CVE-2026-41608?
CVE-2026-41608 affects the Apache Thrift Python bindings before version 0.24.0.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2026-41608?
The potential impact of CVE-2026-41608 includes denial-of-service due to unbounded zlib decompression.