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CVE-2025-32914: Libsoup: oob read on libsoup through function "soup_multipart_new_from_message" in soup-multipart.c leads to crash or exit of process

A flaw was found in libsoup, where the soup_multipart_new_from_message() function is vulnerable to an out-of-bounds read. This flaw allows a malicious HTTP client to induce the libsoup server to read out of bounds.

HighCVSS 7.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2025-32914 is an out-of-bounds read in libsoup, an HTTP library. A malicious HTTP client can trigger affected server-side use of multipart message parsing, potentially causing process crash or unintended memory reads. Treat this as urgent for exposed services using affected Red Hat libsoup packages.

Executive priority

High priority for exposed Red Hat systems and products embedding libsoup. The business risk is service disruption and possible confidentiality impact, but evidence provided does not show active exploitation. Patch through vendor channels and focus first on internet-reachable workloads.

Technical view

The flaw is CWE-125 in soup_multipart_new_from_message() in soup-multipart.c. Red Hat rates it high with CVSS 7.4: network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction, unchanged scope, high confidentiality and availability impact, and no integrity impact.

Likely exposure

Most likely exposure is Linux services or applications using affected libsoup or libsoup3 packages to parse HTTP multipart messages from untrusted clients. The source bundle identifies affected Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 ELS, 8 streams, 9 streams, and 10 packages.

Exploitation context

The bundle says a malicious HTTP client can induce an out-of-bounds read. It does not cite CISA KEV listing, active exploitation, public exploit code, or confirmed in-the-wild abuse. Attack complexity is marked high.

Researcher notes

Evidence is strongest for Red Hat-packaged libsoup versions and the upstream GNOME issue reference. The CVE describes an out-of-bounds read, not remote code execution. RHEL 6 status is listed as unknown in the bundle, so do not assume exposure without vendor confirmation.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply applicable Red Hat security errata for affected RHEL streams.
  • Check GNOME/libsoup and distribution advisories for upstream or non-Red Hat fixes.
  • Prioritize internet-facing services that parse multipart HTTP input with libsoup.
  • Restart affected services after package updates if required by vendor guidance.
  • If patch timing is constrained, reduce untrusted client reachability where operationally feasible.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory installed libsoup and libsoup3 package versions across Linux hosts.
  • Map exposed services that use libsoup for HTTP server or multipart parsing behavior.
  • Compare package builds against the affected Red Hat versions in the CVE record.
  • Confirm remediation by verifying vendor-fixed package versions after updates.
  • Review logs for unexplained crashes in services handling multipart HTTP requests.
Prepared
Confidence
high
Sources
12

Public sources used

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Potential ATT&CK relevance

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.4 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
5Timeline events
2ADP providers
17Source links

SSVC decision data

CISA-ADPCISA Coordinator
Timestamp
Version
2.0.3
Exploitation: noneAutomatable: noTechnical Impact: partial

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.4CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H2.25.2redhat

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.4High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2025-32914Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Vulnerability timeline

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  1. Source timelineredhat

    Made public.

  2. Source timelineredhat

    Reported to Red Hat.

  3. CVE reservedCVE Program

    The CVE ID was reserved by the assigning CNA.

  4. CVE publishedCVE Program

    The CVE record was published.

  5. CVE updatedCVE Program

    The CVE record metadata indicates this as the latest update time.

ADP provider summaries

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Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Unknown vendorlibsouplibsoup, 0unaffected
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 10libsoup3, 0:3.6.5-3.el10_0affected
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extended Lifecycle Supportlibsoup, 0:2.62.2-9.el7_9affected
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 7 Extended Lifecycle Supportlibsoup, 0:2.62.2-6.el7_9affected
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8libsoup, 0:2.62.3-9.el8_10affected
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8libsoup, 0:2.62.3-9.el8_10affected
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.2 Advanced Update Supportlibsoup, 0:2.62.3-1.el8_2.5affected
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Supportlibsoup, 0:2.62.3-2.el8_4.5affected
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Advanced Mission Critical Update Supportlibsoup, 0:2.62.3-2.el8_6.5affected
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Telecommunications Update Servicelibsoup, 0:2.62.3-2.el8_6.5affected
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Update Services for SAP Solutionslibsoup, 0:2.62.3-2.el8_6.5affected
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Extended Update Supportlibsoup, 0:2.62.3-3.el8_8.5affected
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9libsoup, 0:2.72.0-10.el9_6.2affected
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0 Update Services for SAP Solutionslibsoup, 0:2.72.0-8.el9_0.5affected
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Extended Update Supportlibsoup, 0:2.72.0-8.el9_2.5affected
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Extended Update Supportlibsoup, 0:2.72.0-8.el9_4.5affected
Red HatRed Hat Enterprise Linux 6libsoupunknown
Weakness

CWE details

CWE-125

CWE links open Glexia weakness intelligence pages with official CWE context, developer remediation guidance, and related CVE mappings.

CWE-125 · source CWE mapping

Out-of-bounds Read

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