Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in GNU PSPP 82fb509fb2fedd33e7ac0c46ca99e108bb3bdffb. Affected is the function parse_variables_option of the file utilities/pspp-convert.c. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZigqDFZQn5YUWFLu1V2juDGWQgbJFAtX/view?usp=shari
- https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/index.php?67071
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.311670
- https://vuldb.com/?id.311670
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.586105
- https://www.gnu.org/
- https://savannah.gnu.org/bugs/index.php?67071
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-5898?
CVE-2025-5898 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in GNU PSPP 82fb509fb2fedd33e7ac0c46ca99e108bb3bdffb. Affected is the function parse_variables_option of the file utilities/pspp-convert.c. The ma...
How severe is CVE-2025-5898?
CVE-2025-5898 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-5898?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.