CVE-2025-5898GNU PSPP pspp-convert.c parse_variables_option out-of-bounds write

Description

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.

Data: CVE.org, NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, Ubuntu. Published as the sources state it, in English.

Affected products and versions

References and patches

• VDB-311670 | GNU PSPP pspp-convert.c parse_variables_option out-of-bounds write vdb-entrytechnical-description
• VDB-311670 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, IOA) signaturepermissions-required
• Submit #586105 | GNU libpspp pspp-convert master in Git Repository [commit:82fb509fb2fedd33e7ac0c46ca99e108bb3bdffb] Denial of Service third-party-advisory
• https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/index.php?67071 related
• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZigqDFZQn5YUWFLu1V2juDGWQgbJFAtX/view?usp=sharing exploit
• https://www.gnu.org/ product