GNU PSPP up to 2.0.1 libpspp-core.a var_set_leave_quiet assertion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in GNU PSPP up to 2.0.1. This affects the function var_set_leave_quiet of the file libpspp-core.a. The manipulation leads to assertion. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-47229. Local access is required to approach this attack. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in GNU PSPP up to 2.0.1 and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function var_set_leave_quiet of the file libpspp-core.a. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a assertion vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-617. The product contains an assert() or similar statement that can be triggered by an attacker, which leads to an application exit or other behavior that is more severe than necessary. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

libpspp-core.a in GNU PSPP through 2.0.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (var_set_leave_quiet assertion failure and application exit) via crafted input data, such as data that triggers a call from src/data/dictionary.c code into src/data/variable.c code.

The advisory is shared at savannah.gnu.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-47229 since 05/03/2025. The exploitation is known to be difficult. An attack has to be approached locally. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

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-2025-13307). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Assertion
CWE: CWE-617
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: savannah.gnu.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-47229 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-47229
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-307337
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/03/2025 08:57
Updated: 07/18/2025 23:00
Changes: 05/03/2025 08:57 (62), 05/26/2025 03:22 (1), 07/18/2025 23:00 (12)
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