# CVE-2026-111959: Apache Arrow Rust: Improper validation of RunEndEncoded arrays allows out of bounds reads

- Also known as: EUVD-2026-115182, GHSA-GQMM-QRJQ-4C7H
- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fixed in: 60.1.0
- Published: 2026-11-02 · Updated: 2026-11-02

## Summary

The Apache Arrow Rust library (the `arrow` crate) is affected, specifically its handling of run-end encoded arrays. Improper validation of these arrays can allow software using the library to read memory beyond the intended bounds of the child values array, potentially exposing unintended data or causing crashes.

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## Affected

- arrow: from 60.0.0, fixed in 60.1.0; from 59.0.0, through 59.3.1; from 58.0.0, through 58.4.0; from 33.0.0, through 57.3.1

## Description

Out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Apache Arrow Rust (`arrow` crate), from version 33.0.0 through to versions 57.3.1, 58.4.0, 59.3.1 and 60.0.0. Improper validation of RunEndEncoded arrays in the ArrayData interface can allow reading data beyond the bounds of the child values array. Users are recommended to upgrade to versions 60.1.0, 59.3.2, 58.4.1, 57.3.2 which fixes the issue.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on arrow, upgrade to a fixed version (60.1.0) per the references below.
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## References

- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/hnlrdk4w99b188w1zgjlctpwpg7y55o4

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