Multipart HTTP Message Processing Vulnerability in libsoup by Red Hat
CVE-2025-4969

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Red Hat
Status
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Vendor
CVE Published:
21 May 2025

What is CVE-2025-4969?

A flaw in the libsoup package has been identified due to inadequate verification of the termination of multipart HTTP messages. This vulnerability could enable a remote attacker to exploit the libsoup-consumed server by sending specifically crafted multipart HTTP bodies. As a result, it may lead the server to read beyond its allocated memory boundaries, causing potential instability and unauthorized access to sensitive information.

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-4969
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2367552
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-4969 : Multipart HTTP Message Processing Vulnerability in libsoup by Red Hat