CVE-2025-32051: Libsoup: segmentation fault when parsing malformed data uri

Published Apr 3, 2025
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Updated

A flaw was found in libsoup. The libsoup soupuridecodedatauri() function may crash when processing malformed data URI. This flaw allows an attacker to cause a denial of service (DoS).

Other sources

Libsoup: segmentation fault when parsing malformed data uri

Microsoft

libsoup's soupuridecodedatauri() function, prior to libsoup 3.6.1, may crash when processing a malformed data URI, resulting in denial of service.

Red Hat

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Gnome libsoup<3.6.1
debian/libsoup2.4
2.72.0-22.72.0-2+deb11u12.74.3-1+deb12u12.74.3-9
debian/libsoup3<=3.2.2-2
3.6.5-1
Microsoft cbl2 libsoup 3.0.4-6<3.0.4-5
3.0.4-5
Microsoft azl3 libsoup 3.4.4-6<3.4.4-5
3.4.4-5
Microsoft azl3 libsoup 3.4.4-5<3.4.4-5
3.4.4-5
Microsoft cbl2 libsoup 3.0.4-5<3.0.4-5
3.0.4-5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/libsoup2.4 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.72.0-2Fixed in 2.72.0-2+deb11u1Fixed in 2.74.3-1+deb12u1Fixed in 2.74.3-9
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/libsoup3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.6.5-1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.4-5
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.4.4-5
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade libsoup to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.6.1

Event History

Apr 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:43 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:36 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 11, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:21 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 6, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-32051?

CVE-2025-32051 is classified as a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-32051?

To fix CVE-2025-32051, upgrade libsoup to version 3.6.1 or later.

3

What causes CVE-2025-32051?

CVE-2025-32051 is caused by a flaw in the soup_uri_decode_data_uri() function that can crash when processing malformed data URIs.

4

Which versions of libsoup are affected by CVE-2025-32051?

Versions of libsoup prior to 3.6.1 are affected by CVE-2025-32051.

5

Can CVE-2025-32051 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-32051 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to cause a denial of service.

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