RHSA-2025:4538: Important: libsoup security update

Published May 6, 2025
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Updated

Important: libsoup security update

Other sources

The libsoup packages provide an HTTP client and server library for GNOME.Security Fix(es): libsoup: Out of bounds reads in soupheadersparserequest() (CVE-2025-32906) libsoup: Double free on soupmessageheadersgetcontentdisposition() through "soup-message-headers.c" via "params" GHashTable value (CVE-2025-32911) libsoup: NULL pointer dereference in soupmessageheadersgetcontentdisposition when "filename" parameter is present, but has no value in Content-Disposition header (CVE-2025-32913) libsoup: Information disclosure may leads libsoup client sends Authorization header to a different host when being redirected by a server (CVE-2025-46421) libsoup: Memory leak on soupheaderparsequalitylist() via soup-headers.c (CVE-2025-46420) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.

— Red Hat

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS
redhat/libsoup<2.62.3-1.el8_2.4
2.62.3-1.el8_2.4
redhat/libsoup<2.62.3-1.el8_2.4
2.62.3-1.el8_2.4
redhat/libsoup-debuginfo<2.62.3-1.el8_2.4
2.62.3-1.el8_2.4
redhat/libsoup-debuginfo<2.62.3-1.el8_2.4
2.62.3-1.el8_2.4
redhat/libsoup-debugsource<2.62.3-1.el8_2.4
2.62.3-1.el8_2.4
redhat/libsoup-debugsource<2.62.3-1.el8_2.4
2.62.3-1.el8_2.4
redhat/libsoup-devel<2.62.3-1.el8_2.4
2.62.3-1.el8_2.4
redhat/libsoup-devel<2.62.3-1.el8_2.4
2.62.3-1.el8_2.4

Remediation

Event History

May 6, 2025
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2025:4538?

The severity of RHSA-2025:4538 is classified as important.

2

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2025:4538?

RHSA-2025:4538 addresses out of bounds reads in soup_headers_parse_request() and potential double free issues.

3

How do I fix RHSA-2025:4538?

To fix RHSA-2025:4538, you need to update the libsoup package to version 2.62.3-1.el8_2.4.

4

Which software versions are affected by RHSA-2025:4538?

Affected software versions for RHSA-2025:4538 include libsoup versions prior to 2.62.3-1.el8_2.4.

5

Is there a risk of exploitation with RHSA-2025:4538?

Yes, the vulnerabilities outlined in RHSA-2025:4538 could lead to potential exploitation if not patched.

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