Vulnerability Description
GNOME libsoup before 3.6.1 allows a buffer overflow in applications that perform conversion to UTF-8 in soup_header_parse_param_list_strict. There is a plausible way to reach this remotely via soup_message_headers_get_content_type (e.g., an application may want to retrieve the content type of a request or response).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Libsoup | < 3.6.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libsoup/-/merge_requests/407Issue Tracking
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libsoup/-/merge_requests/407#note_2316401Issue Tracking
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/Teams/Releng/security/-/wikis/homeVendor Advisory
- https://offsec.almond.consulting/using-aflplusplus-on-bug-bounty-programs-an-exaExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/12/msg00014.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-52531?
CVE-2024-52531 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). GNOME libsoup before 3.6.1 allows a buffer overflow in applications that perform conversion to UTF-8 in soup_header_parse_param_list_strict. There is a plausible way to reach this remotely via soup_me...
How severe is CVE-2024-52531?
CVE-2024-52531 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-52531?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Libsoup.