Description
A flaw was identified in libsoup, a widely used HTTP library in GNOME-based systems. When processing specially crafted HTTP Range headers, the library may improperly validate requested byte ranges. In certain build configurations, this could allow a remote attacker to access portions of server memory beyond the intended response. Exploitation requires a vulnerable configuration and access to a server using the embedded SoupServer component.
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Timeline
| 2026-02-13: | Reported to Red Hat. |
| 2026-02-13: | Made public. |
Credits
Red Hat would like to thank Codean Labs for reporting this issue.
References
access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-2443
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2439671 (RHBZ#2439671)