CVE-2025-48431: Apache Thrift: Specially crafted input can crash a c_glib Thrift server with invalid pointer error.
Mismatched Memory Management Routines vulnerability in Apache Thrift c_glib language bindings.
This issue affects Apache Thrift: before 0.23.0.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 0.23.0, which fixes the issue.
Description: Specially crafted requests can crash an c_glib-based Thrift server with a clean but fatal "free(): invalid pointer" error message.
Security readout for executives and security teams
Apache Thrift before 0.23.0 has a memory-management flaw in the c_glib language bindings. A specially crafted request can crash a c_glib-based Thrift server, causing service downtime. Sources describe availability impact, not data theft or code execution. Exposure is likely limited to services built with Apache Thrift c_glib bindings before 0.23.0, especially network-accessible Thrift servers. The bundle does not identify other language bindings as affected. Treat as high priority for systems where Thrift availability matters, especially exposed service backends. The main business risk is outage or degradation, not confirmed compromise. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apache Thrift to version 0.23.0 or later.; Prioritize internet-facing c_glib-based Thrift servers.; Review Red Hat advisories for distribution-specific package status..
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Mismatched Memory Management Routines
Mismatched Memory Management Routines represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
Release of Invalid Pointer or Reference represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.