CVE-2025-5899GNU PSPP pspp-convert.c parse_variables_option free of memory not on the heap

Description

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 free of memory not on the heap. An attack has 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-311671 | GNU PSPP pspp-convert.c parse_variables_option free of memory not on the heap vdb-entrytechnical-description
• VDB-311671 | CTI Indicators (IOB, IOC, IOA) signaturepermissions-required
• Submit #586106 | GNU libpspp pspp-convert master in Git Repository[commit:82fb509fb2fedd33e7ac0c46ca99e108bb3bdffb] Denial of Service third-party-advisory
• https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/index.php?67072 related
• https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YPJLiBzOwVTcc2FzdawYxBJWGujwqy7o/view?usp=sharing exploit
• https://www.gnu.org/ product