SB2026021345 - Buffer overflow in libsoup WebSocket support



SB2026021345 - Buffer overflow in libsoup WebSocket support

Published: February 13, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026021345
Severity
High
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


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.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.