CVE-2025-5899 GNU PSPP pspp-convert.c parse_variables_option free of memory not on the heap
A local attacker can trigger a memory corruption vulnerability in GNU PSPP's variable parsing, potentially causing a denial of service.
- 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-2025-5899?
CVE-2025-5899 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 was found in GNU PSPP 82fb509fb2fedd33e7ac0c46ca99e108bb3bdffb. Affected by this vulnerability is the function parse_variables_option of the file utilities/pspp-convert.c. The manipulation leads to free of memory not on the heap. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Weakness: CWE-590
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-5899?
How do I fix CVE-2025-5899?
No fix has been published for CVE-2025-5899 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-2025-5899 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-5899 exists.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2025-5899, GHSA-65vc-89h4-wvx6, UBUNTU-CVE-2025-5899.