REDHAT-BUG-2359354: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Apr 14, 2025
·Updated
libsoup prior to version 3.6.3 is vulnerable to a null pointer dereference in soupauthdigestauthenticate(). A malicious HTTP server may cause the libsoup client to crash.
Affected Software
1 affected component
libsoup libsoup<3.6.3
Event History
Apr 14, 2025
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2359354?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2359354 is considered moderate due to the potential for applications using libsoup to crash.
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How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2359354?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2359354, update libsoup to version 3.6.3 or later.
3
Which versions of libsoup are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2359354?
Versions of libsoup prior to 3.6.3 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2359354.
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How can REDHAT-BUG-2359354 be exploited?
REDHAT-BUG-2359354 can be exploited by a malicious HTTP server that causes the libsoup client to crash.
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What is the impact of REDHAT-BUG-2359354 on applications?
The impact of REDHAT-BUG-2359354 on applications is that it may result in crashes when interacting with certain HTTP servers.