https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2026/q3/267: CVE-2026-55968: Apache Thrift: Node.js quadratic-time DoS in server ceive transports

Published Jul 24, 2026
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Affected Software

1 affected component
Apache Thrift<0.24.0

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the severity of CVE-2026-55968?

CVE-2026-55968 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to cause DoS attacks.

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How do I fix CVE-2026-55968?

To fix CVE-2026-55968, upgrade to Apache Thrift version 0.24.0 or later.

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Which versions of Apache Thrift are affected by CVE-2026-55968?

CVE-2026-55968 affects all versions of Apache Thrift before 0.24.0.

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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-55968?

CVE-2026-55968 is an Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity vulnerability in Apache Thrift's Node.js bindings.

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What impacts does CVE-2026-55968 have on Apache Thrift?

CVE-2026-55968 can lead to quadratic-time Denial of Service (DoS) in server receive transports.

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