CVE-2026-4271 - Libsoup: libsoup: denial of service via use-after-free in http/2 server

CVE-2026-4271 - Libsoup: libsoup: denial of service via use-after-free in http/2 server

https://cvefeed.io/rssfeed/latest.atom / Tue, 03/17/2026 - 14:07
CVE ID :CVE-2026-4271
Published : March 17, 2026, 12:16 p.m. | 14 minutes ago
Description :A flaw was found in libsoup, a library for handling HTTP requests. This vulnerability, known as a Use-After-Free, occurs in the HTTP/2 server implementation. A remote attacker can exploit this by sending specially crafted HTTP/2 requests that cause authentication failures. This can lead to the application attempting to access memory that has already been freed, potentially causing application instability or crashes, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS).
Severity: 5.3 | MEDIUM
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