CVE-2006-5876

CVE-2006-5876 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libsoup with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The soup_headers_parse function in soup-headers.c for libsoup HTTP library before 2.2.99 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via malformed HTTP headers, probably involving missing fields or values.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5876?
The soup_headers_parse function in soup-headers.c for libsoup HTTP library before 2.2.99 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via malformed HTTP headers, probably involving missing fields or values.
How severe is CVE-2006-5876?
CVE-2006-5876 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-5876 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5876?
CVE-2006-5876 affects Libsoup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5876?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-5876 published?
CVE-2006-5876 was published on 2007-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)