CVE-2026-49158: Apache Thrift: Ruby THeaderTransport ZLIB Decompression Bomb

Published Jul 24, 2026
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Updated

Improper Handling of Highly Compressed Data (Data Amplification) vulnerability in Apache Thrift Ruby bindings.

This issue affects Apache Thrift: before 0.24.0.

Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.24.0, which fixes the issue.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Apache Thrift<0.24.0
Apache Thrift<0.24.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apache Thrift Ruby bindings (THeaderTransport) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 0.24.0

Event History

Jul 27, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:05 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-49158?

CVE-2026-49158 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial-of-service through resource exhaustion.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-49158?

To fix CVE-2026-49158, update Apache Thrift to the latest version that includes the patched ZLIB decompression functionality.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-49158?

CVE-2026-49158 affects systems using the Ruby implementation of Apache Thrift with ZLIB compression enabled.

4

Can CVE-2026-49158 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2026-49158 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to send specially crafted data to the affected application.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-49158?

The potential impacts of CVE-2026-49158 include service disruption and resource exhaustion, leading to denial-of-service conditions.

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