Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in GNU PSPP by GNU
CVE-2025-5898

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnu
Status
Pspp
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 June 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-5898?

A vulnerability has been discovered in GNU PSPP within the 'parse_variables_option' function located in 'utilities/pspp-convert.c'. This vulnerability allows for out-of-bounds write manipulation, which is exploitable under local conditions. The public availability of the exploit may lead to unauthorized manipulation of system data, raising serious security concerns.

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-2025-5898 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.311670
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.311670
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.586105
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CVSS V4

Score:
4.8
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
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

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CVE-2025-5898 : Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability in GNU PSPP by GNU