CVE-2025-5898 GNU PSPP pspp-convert.c parse_variables_option out-of-bounds write
A local attacker can exploit an out-of-bounds write in GNU PSPP to potentially execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2025-5898?
CVE-2025-5898 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in GNU PSPP, published on 9 Jun 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-5898?
How do I fix CVE-2025-5898?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-5898 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2025-5898 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-5898 exists.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2025-5898, GHSA-hjfc-fv59-fjj6, UBUNTU-CVE-2025-5898.