GNU PSPP 82fb509fb2fedd33e7ac0c46ca99e108bb3bdffb utilities/pspp-convert.c parse_variables_option free of memory not on the heap

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in GNU PSPP 82fb509fb2fedd33e7ac0c46ca99e108bb3bdffb. Affected by this issue is the function parse_variables_option of the file utilities/pspp-convert.c. The manipulation leads to free of memory not on the heap. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-5899. Local access is required to approach this attack. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Detailsinfo

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 with an unknown input leads to a free of memory not on the heap vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-590. The product calls free() on a pointer to memory that was not allocated using associated heap allocation functions such as malloc(), calloc(), or realloc(). As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at savannah.gnu.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-5899. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit 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-2025-17586). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

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Class: Free of memory not on the heap
CWE: CWE-590
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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: 67072
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-5899 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-5899
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-311671
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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: 18:69E:40

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #586106: GNU libpspp pspp-convert master in Git Repository[commit:82fb509fb2fedd33e7ac0c46ca99e108bb3bdffb] Denial of Service (by savannah.gnu.org)

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