libsoup NULL Pointer Dereference Vulnerability in Cookie Parsing

Vulnerability

A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability has been identified in libsoup's cookie parsing functionality. This flaw occurs when the soup_cookie_jar_add_cookie() function processes a cookie lacking a domain parameter, leading to a crash and causing a denial-of-service condition.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability causes a crash of the process, disrupting normal operation. In rare cases, it could allow reading or writing memory, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution.

Added: Jul 10, 2025, 3:17 PM
Updated: Jul 10, 2025, 3:17 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
7.3
impact
2.5
exploitability
7.4
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.2
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
5.8

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