Memory Management Issue in GNU PSPP Affects Local Functionality
CVE-2025-5899

4.8MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnu
Status
Pspp
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 June 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-5899?

A vulnerability exists in GNU PSPP, specifically in the parse_variables_option function located in utilities/pspp-convert.c. This issue arises from improper memory management leading to the potential release of memory not allocated on the heap. As a result, attackers can exploit this vulnerability locally, which has already been disclosed publicly. Users of GNU PSPP should be aware of this issue and take appropriate measures to mitigate the risks associated with it.

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-2025-5899 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.311671
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.311671
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.586106
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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-2025-5899 : Memory Management Issue in GNU PSPP Affects Local Functionality