GNOME libsoup nonce null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in GNOME libsoup. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation of the argument nonce can lead to null pointer dereference. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-32912. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in GNOME libsoup (unknown version). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation of the argument nonce with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

A flaw was found in libsoup, where SoupAuthDigest is vulnerable to a NULL pointer dereference. The HTTP server may cause the libsoup client to crash.

The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-32912 since 04/14/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 234885 (Debian dla-4140 : gir1.2-soup-2.4 - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (234885). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 234885
Nessus Name: Debian dla-4140 : gir1.2-soup-2.4 - security update

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04/14/2025 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnome.org

Advisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-32912 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-32912
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-304624

Entryinfo

Created: 04/14/2025 11:21
Updated: 05/14/2025 10:58
Changes: 04/14/2025 11:21 (50), 04/28/2025 05:29 (2), 05/14/2025 10:58 (13)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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