Vulnerability Description
GNOME libsoup before 3.6.0 allows HTTP request smuggling in some configurations because '\0' characters at the end of header names are ignored, i.e., a "Transfer-Encoding\0: chunked" header is treated the same as a "Transfer-Encoding: chunked" header.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Libsoup | < 3.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libsoup/-/issues/377ExploitIssue Tracking
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libsoup/-/merge_requests/402Product
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/Teams/Releng/security/-/wikis/homeVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/12/msg00014.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-52530?
CVE-2024-52530 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). GNOME libsoup before 3.6.0 allows HTTP request smuggling in some configurations because '\0' characters at the end of header names are ignored, i.e., a "Transfer-Encoding\0: chunked" header is treated...
How severe is CVE-2024-52530?
CVE-2024-52530 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-52530?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Libsoup.