Vulnerability Description
An unlimited gzip decompression routine in chttpd in Apache CouchDB 3.5.2 and below on all platforms allows any remote client to cause a denial of service via memory exhaustion. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 3.5.3, which fixes this issue.
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/pj83174r8f8f64odf47fwhozbfjtot0f
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/gsbotof0qn8x6zlpd7t568ny4053jo0n
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/10/20/12
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-90797?
CVE-2026-90797 is a documented vulnerability. An unlimited gzip decompression routine in chttpd in Apache CouchDB 3.5.2 and below on all platforms allows any remote client to cause a denial of service via memory exhaustion. Users are recommended ...
How severe is CVE-2026-90797?
CVSS scoring is not yet available for CVE-2026-90797. Check NVD for updates.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-90797?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.