Integer Overflow Vulnerability in GNU PSPP Affecting Allocation Function
CVE-2025-5001

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnu
Status
Pspp
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 May 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-5001?

A vulnerability has been identified in GNU PSPP's function calloc within the pspp-convert.c file. This issue arises when an attacker manipulates the '-l' argument, leading to a potential integer overflow. The impact of this vulnerability necessitates local access to exploit, allowing malintent by unauthorized users. The exploit has been publicly disclosed, emphasizing the need for caution among users of GNU PSPP versions 0.10 and earlier. Stakeholders are encouraged to review their access controls and system configurations to mitigate potential threats.

Affected Version(s)

PSPP 82fb509fb2fedd33e7ac0c46ca99e108bb3bdffb

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-5001 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.309652
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.309652
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.569966
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CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Xudong Cao
Yuqing Zhang
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