CVE-2026-61485
Apache Lucy: Freezer/InStream deserialization bomb - unbounded allocation reading an index
Description
** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value vulnerability in Apache Lucy. This issue affects Apache Lucy: all versions. As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 5, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 5, 2026, 8:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-61485
vulnerability.
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Solution
- Migrate to an alternative product.
- Restrict access to trusted users only.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-61485.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://lists.apache.org/thread/4q9rfscp3tkjr3kt7lsg97szhmydl23s |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-61485 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-61485
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 05, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'Apache Software Foundation', 'product': 'Apache Lucy', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '*'}], 'packageURL': 'pkg:cpan/Lucy', 'packageName': 'Lucy', 'collectionURL': 'https://cpan.org/modules', 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] Added Tag unsupported-when-assigned Added Description ** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value vulnerability in Apache Lucy. This issue affects Apache Lucy: all versions. As this project is retired, we do not plan to release a version that fixes this issue. Users are recommended to find an alternative or restrict access to the instance to trusted users. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer. Added CWE CWE-789 Added Reference https://lists.apache.org/thread/4q9rfscp3tkjr3kt7lsg97szhmydl23s