libsoup Integer Underflow Buffer Overread
CVE-2026-2369 Published on March 19, 2026
Libsoup: libsoup: buffer overread due to integer underflow when handling zero-length resources
A flaw was found in libsoup. An integer underflow vulnerability occurs when processing content with a zero-length resource, leading to a buffer overread. This can allow an attacker to potentially access sensitive information or cause an application level denial of service.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-2369 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. 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
What is an Integer underflow Vulnerability?
The product subtracts one value from another, such that the result is less than the minimum allowable integer value, which produces a value that is not equal to the correct result. This can happen in signed and unsigned cases.
CVE-2026-2369 has been classified to as an Integer underflow vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-2369
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