CVE-2025-5001: GNU PSPP pspp-convert.c calloc integer overflow

Published May 20, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in GNU PSPP 82fb509fb2fedd33e7ac0c46ca99e108bb3bdffb. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function calloc of the file pspp-convert.c. The manipulation of the argument -l leads to integer overflow. Local access is required to approach this attack. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Affected Software

2 affected components
GNU pspp
GNU pspp

Event History

May 20, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 20, 57433
Event
via FIRST·09:37 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-5001?

CVE-2025-5001 is considered a problematic vulnerability due to its potential for integer overflow in a critical function.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-5001?

To fix CVE-2025-5001, update to the latest version of GNU PSPP that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2025-5001?

CVE-2025-5001 affects GNU PSPP specifically.

4

Can CVE-2025-5001 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-5001 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability.

5

What function is vulnerable in CVE-2025-5001?

The calloc function in the pspp-convert.c file is the specific point of vulnerability in CVE-2025-5001.

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