CVE-2025-32914: Libsoup: oob read on libsoup through function "soup_multipart_new_from_message" in soup-multipart.c leads to crash or exit of process

Published Apr 14, 2025
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Updated

A flaw was found in libsoup, where the soupmultipartnewfrommessage() function is vulnerable to an out-of-bounds read. This flaw allows a malicious HTTP client to induce the libsoup server to read out of bounds.

Other sources

libsoup is vulnerable to an out of bounds read in soupmultipartnewfrommessage(). A malicious HTTP client may induce the libsoup server to read out of bounds.

Red Hat

Libsoup: oob read on libsoup through function "soupmultipartnewfrommessage" in soup-multipart.c leads to crash or exit of process

Microsoft

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Launchpad

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Gnome libsoup
debian/libsoup2.4<=2.72.0-2, <=2.74.3-1+deb12u1, <=2.74.3-10
2.72.0-2+deb11u22.74.3-10.1
debian/libsoup3<=3.2.2-2, <=3.6.5-1
IBM DS8A00( R10.0 - R10.1 )<=10.1.3.0 - 10.10.106.0
IBM DS8900F ( R9.4)<=89.40.83.0-89.44.5.0
Microsoft cbl2 libsoup 3.0.4-4
Microsoft azl3 libsoup 3.4.4-6
Microsoft cbl2 libsoup 3.0.4-6

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 2.72.0-2+deb11u2Fixed in 2.74.3-10.1

Event History

Apr 14, 2025
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:45 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 29, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
May 7, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·03:22 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·03:23 PM
Description
Dec 18, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-32914?

CVE-2025-32914 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by malicious HTTP clients.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-32914?

To fix CVE-2025-32914, update libsoup to the latest version where the out-of-bounds read vulnerability has been resolved.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2025-32914?

CVE-2025-32914 affects systems using the GNOME libsoup library in its vulnerable versions.

4

What does the CVE-2025-32914 vulnerability do?

CVE-2025-32914 allows a malicious HTTP client to induce the libsoup server into reading out of bounds, potentially leading to information leakage.

5

Is CVE-2025-32914 an easy vulnerability to exploit?

While the complexity of exploiting CVE-2025-32914 can vary, it allows remote exploitation by attackers, making it a critical concern for affected systems.

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