GNU PSPP 82fb509fb2fedd33e7ac0c46ca99e108bb3bdffb utilities/pspp-convert.c parse_variables_option out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in GNU PSPP 82fb509fb2fedd33e7ac0c46ca99e108bb3bdffb. Affected by this vulnerability is the function parse_variables_option of the file utilities/pspp-convert.c. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-5898. An attack has to be approached locally. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Detailsinfo

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 with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The advisory is available at savannah.gnu.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2025-5898. The exploitability is told to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at drive.google.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-17587). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

06/09/2025 Advisory disclosed
06/09/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/10/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: 67071
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-5898 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-5898
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-311670
EUVD: 🔒
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/09/2025 09:24 AM
Updated: 06/10/2025 01:08 AM
Changes: 06/09/2025 09:24 AM (56), 06/10/2025 01:08 AM (1)
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Cache ID: 18:C3D:40

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #586105: GNU libpspp pspp-convert master in Git Repository [commit:82fb509fb2fedd33e7ac0c46ca99e108bb3bdffb] Denial of Service (by savannah.gnu.org)

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