Critical OOBW in GNU PSPP parse_variables_option (pspp-convert.c)
CVE-2025-5898 Published on June 9, 2025
GNU PSPP pspp-convert.c parse_variables_option out-of-bounds write
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in GNU PSPP 82fb509fb2fedd33e7ac0c46ca99e108bb3bdffb. Affected is the function parse_variables_option of the file utilities/pspp-convert.c. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Vulnerability Analysis
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Weakness Types
What is a Memory Corruption Vulnerability?
The software writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Typically, this can result in corruption of data, a crash, or code execution. The software may modify an index or perform pointer arithmetic that references a memory location that is outside of the boundaries of the buffer. A subsequent write operation then produces undefined or unexpected results.
CVE-2025-5898 has been classified to as a Memory Corruption vulnerability or weakness.
What is a Buffer Overflow Vulnerability?
The software performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.
CVE-2025-5898 has been classified to as a Buffer Overflow vulnerability or weakness.
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Affected Versions
GNU PSPP Version 82fb509fb2fedd33e7ac0c46ca99e108bb3bdffb is affected by CVE-2025-5898Exploit Probability
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