SB2026021363 - SUSE update for libsoup2 



SB2026021363 - SUSE update for libsoup2

Published: February 13, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026021363
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Buffer access with incorrect length value (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-0716)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in process_frame() function when handling WebSocket frames if a non-default configuration is used where the maximum incoming payload size is unset. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary code on the system.


2) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-1761)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the soup_filter_input_stream_read_until() function when parsing multipart/form-data response. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data to the application, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.