REDHAT-BUG-2359356: Medium severity libsoup vulnerability

Published Apr 14, 2025
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Updated

libsoup prior to 3.6.5 is vulnerable to a null pointer dereference in SoupAuthDigest. A malicious HTTP server may cause the libsoup client to crash.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Gnome libsoup<3.6.5

Event History

Apr 14, 2025
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2359356?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2359356 is considered moderate due to the potential for a crash of the libsoup client.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2359356?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2359356, update libsoup to version 3.6.5 or later.

3

What causes the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-2359356?

The vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-2359356 is caused by a null pointer dereference in SoupAuthDigest.

4

What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2359356?

The software affected by REDHAT-BUG-2359356 is libsoup versions prior to 3.6.5.

5

Can REDHAT-BUG-2359356 be exploited remotely?

Yes, REDHAT-BUG-2359356 can be exploited remotely by a malicious HTTP server.

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