A flaw was found in libsoup. An unsigned integer underflow in the soup_filter_input_stream_read_until() function causes a heap buffer over-read when… (CVE-2026-66337)
A vulnerability in libsoup's soup_filter_input_stream_read_until() function causes an unsigned integer underflow, leading to a heap buffer over-read when parsing multipart HTTP responses. This flaw can be exploited by a malicious HTTP server sending crafted multipart responses, potentially causing client crashes or disclosure of sensitive heap memory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The libsoup library contains a vulnerability (CVE-2026-66337) due to an unsigned integer underflow in the soup_filter_input_stream_read_until() function. This underflow results in a heap buffer over-read during the parsing of multipart HTTP responses. An attacker controlling an HTTP server can exploit this by sending a specially crafted multipart response, which may cause the client application using libsoup to crash or leak sensitive heap memory contents. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read) and has a CVSS 3.1 vector indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, with impact on confidentiality (partial) and availability (partial). No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No affected versions or patches are explicitly stated in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to client application crashes and potential disclosure of sensitive heap memory, which may expose confidential information. The impact affects confidentiality and availability but not integrity. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. The provided Red Hat advisory link does not specify a fix or mitigation steps. Users should monitor official vendor advisories for updates and apply patches once available. Until then, caution is advised when interacting with untrusted HTTP servers sending multipart responses.
A flaw was found in libsoup. An unsigned integer underflow in the soup_filter_input_stream_read_until() function causes a heap buffer over-read when… (CVE-2026-66337)
Description
A vulnerability in libsoup's soup_filter_input_stream_read_until() function causes an unsigned integer underflow, leading to a heap buffer over-read when parsing multipart HTTP responses. This flaw can be exploited by a malicious HTTP server sending crafted multipart responses, potentially causing client crashes or disclosure of sensitive heap memory.
CVSS v3.1
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The libsoup library contains a vulnerability (CVE-2026-66337) due to an unsigned integer underflow in the soup_filter_input_stream_read_until() function. This underflow results in a heap buffer over-read during the parsing of multipart HTTP responses. An attacker controlling an HTTP server can exploit this by sending a specially crafted multipart response, which may cause the client application using libsoup to crash or leak sensitive heap memory contents. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read) and has a CVSS 3.1 vector indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, with impact on confidentiality (partial) and availability (partial). No known exploits in the wild have been reported. No affected versions or patches are explicitly stated in the provided data.
Potential Impact
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to client application crashes and potential disclosure of sensitive heap memory, which may expose confidential information. The impact affects confidentiality and availability but not integrity. No known active exploitation has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. The provided Red Hat advisory link does not specify a fix or mitigation steps. Users should monitor official vendor advisories for updates and apply patches once available. Until then, caution is advised when interacting with untrusted HTTP servers sending multipart responses.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-ww4c-c3rv-f96h
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-66337"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
Threat ID: 6a6542159c2644c7f8087661
Added to database: 07/25/2026, 23:09:09 UTC
Last enriched: 07/25/2026, 23:46:56 UTC
Last updated: 07/26/2026, 05:51:53 UTC
Views: 5
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