libsoups WebSocket Frame OOB Read (CVE-2026-0716)
CVE-2026-0716 Published on January 13, 2026
Libsoup: out-of-bounds read in libsoup websocket frame processing
A flaw was found in libsoups WebSocket frame processing when handling incoming messages. If a non-default configuration is used where the maximum incoming payload size is unset, the library may read memory outside the intended bounds. This can cause unintended memory exposure or a crash. Applications using libsoups WebSocket support with this configuration may be impacted.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-0716 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. Public availability of a proof of concept (POC) exploit exists for CVE-2026-0716. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity, and a small impact on availability.
Timeline
Reported to Red Hat.
Made public.
Weakness Type
Buffer Access with Incorrect Length Value
The software uses a sequential operation to read or write a buffer, but it uses an incorrect length value that causes it to access memory that is outside of the bounds of the buffer. When the length value exceeds the size of the destination, a buffer overflow could occur.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-0716
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Affected Versions
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9:Exploit Probability
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