CVE-2024-52531
GNOME Libsoup Buffer Overflow
Description
GNOME libsoup before 3.6.1 allows a buffer overflow in applications that perform conversion to UTF-8 in soup_header_parse_param_list_strict. There is a plausible way to reach this remotely via soup_message_headers_get_content_type (e.g., an application may want to retrieve the content type of a request or response).
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 11, 2024, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 3, 2025, 11:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 |
Solution
- Update the affected libsoup packages.
- Update the affected Linux packages.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2024-52531.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libsoup/-/merge_requests/407 | Issue Tracking |
| https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libsoup/-/merge_requests/407#note_2316401 | Issue Tracking |
| https://gitlab.gnome.org/Teams/Releng/security/-/wikis/home | Vendor Advisory |
| https://offsec.almond.consulting/using-aflplusplus-on-bug-bounty-programs-an-example-with-gnome-libsoup.html | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
| https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/12/msg00014.html |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-52531 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-52531
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2024-52531 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CVE-2024-52531 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 03, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/12/msg00014.html -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 04, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:gnome:libsoup:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 3.6.1 Added Reference Type MITRE: https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libsoup/-/merge_requests/407 Types: Issue Tracking Added Reference Type MITRE: https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libsoup/-/merge_requests/407#note_2316401 Types: Issue Tracking Added Reference Type MITRE: https://gitlab.gnome.org/Teams/Releng/security/-/wikis/home Types: Vendor Advisory Added Reference Type MITRE: https://offsec.almond.consulting/using-aflplusplus-on-bug-bounty-programs-an-example-with-gnome-libsoup.html Types: Exploit, Third Party Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 27, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed CWE CWE-120 Removed Reference https://offsec.almond.consulting/using-aflplusplus-on-bug-bounty-programs-an-example-with-gnome-libsoup.html -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Apr. 14, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://offsec.almond.consulting/using-aflplusplus-on-bug-bounty-programs-an-example-with-gnome-libsoup.html -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Mar. 25, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description GNOME libsoup before 3.6.1 allows a buffer overflow in applications that perform conversion to UTF-8 in soup_header_parse_param_list_strict. Input received over the network cannot trigger this. GNOME libsoup before 3.6.1 allows a buffer overflow in applications that perform conversion to UTF-8 in soup_header_parse_param_list_strict. There is a plausible way to reach this remotely via soup_message_headers_get_content_type (e.g., an application may want to retrieve the content type of a request or response). Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-787 Added Reference https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libsoup/-/merge_requests/407#note_2316401 Added Reference https://offsec.almond.consulting/using-aflplusplus-on-bug-bounty-programs-an-example-with-gnome-libsoup.html -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Nov. 12, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CWE CISA-ADP CWE-120 Added CVSS V3.1 CISA-ADP AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H -
CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 11, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description GNOME libsoup before 3.6.1 allows a buffer overflow in applications that perform conversion to UTF-8 in soup_header_parse_param_list_strict. Input received over the network cannot trigger this. Added Reference MITRE https://gitlab.gnome.org/Teams/Releng/security/-/wikis/home [No types assigned] Added Reference MITRE https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/libsoup/-/merge_requests/407 [No types assigned]