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Pspp CVE-2025-47229

LOW
Reachable Assertion (CWE-617)
2025-05-03 cve@mitre.org
Denial Of Service Pspp Gnu
2.9
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
CWE-617
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V16 - Security Logging and Error Handling Reachable assertion handling
Impact

CVSS score of 2.9 (LOW). Attack characteristics: local attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.03%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived

Successful exploitation could compromise the low-severity affected system.
Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

libpspp-core.a in GNU PSPP through 2.0.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (var_set_leave_quiet assertion failure and application exit) via crafted input data, such as data that triggers. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.9), this vulnerability is no authentication required. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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This vulnerability is classified under CWE-617. libpspp-core.a in GNU PSPP through 2.0.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (var_set_leave_quiet assertion failure and application exit) via crafted input data, such as data that triggers a call from src/data/dictionary.c code into src/data/variable.c code. Affected products include: Gnu Pspp. Version information: through 2.0.1.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 2.9 LOW
AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
Low

Lifecycle Timeline

2
PoC Detected
Jul 18, 2025 - 15:54 vuln.today
Public exploit code
CVE Published
May 03, 2025 - 03:15 nvd
LOW 2.9

DescriptionCVE.org

libpspp-core.a in GNU PSPP through 2.0.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (var_set_leave_quiet assertion failure and application exit) via crafted input data, such as data that triggers a call from src/data/dictionary.c code into src/data/variable.c code.

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Why It Matters

CVE-2025-47229 is a low-severity vulnerability in GNU PSPP (CVSS 2.9). The limited severity suggests constrained impact, typically requiring specific conditions or local access for exploitation. Apply vendor updates when available as part of routine maintenance.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch during routine maintenance. Standard security controls provide adequate interim protection.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 91% exploitable
Exploit
POC
Public exploit code exists
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low
NVD CVE.org EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity LOW
CISA KEV No
Public POC Yes
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation· derived
Poc
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Low

Priority Score

34
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +14
PoC: +20
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Denial of Service MEDIUM

Denial of Service attacks render applications or systems unavailable by overwhelming resources or triggering failure conditions.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:pspp:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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