CVE-2026-43868
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.66%
Last modified
CVE-2026-43868 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value vulnerability in Apache Thrift. This issue affects Apache Thrift: before 0.23.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.23.0, which fixes the issue.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value vulnerability in Apache Thrift. This issue affects Apache Thrift: before 0.23.0. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.23.0, which fixes the issue.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Thrift | < 0.23.0 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-43868?
Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value vulnerability in Apache Thrift.
This issue affects Apache Thrift: before 0.23.0.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.23.0, which fixes the issue.
How severe is CVE-2026-43868?
CVE-2026-43868 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-43868?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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