NULL Pointer Dereference in libpspp Library Affects GNU PSPP
CVE-2017-10792
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What is CVE-2017-10792?
The libpspp library in GNU PSPP prior to version 0.11.0 is susceptible to a NULL Pointer Dereference vulnerability in the ll_insert() function. This issue can be triggered by specific invalid input data formats, leading to a crash of the library during the conversion of SPSS data into CSV files. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely, resulting in a denial of service condition, affecting the stability and availability of the application.