CVE-2025-47814: libpspp-core.a in GNU PSPP through 2.0.1 allows attackers to cause a heap-based buffer overflow in inflate_rea

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-47814?

pspp: upgrade to newer than 2.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2025-47814 being exploited?

CVE-2025-47814 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2025-47814 affect?

CVE-2025-47814 affects pspp. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.5). libpspp-core.a in GNU PSPP through 2.0.1 allows attackers to cause a heap-based buffer overflow in inflate_read (called indirectly from spv_read_xml_member) in zip-reader.c.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-47814?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.5UPGRADE

CVE-2025-47814 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.5) affecting pspp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

libpspp-core.a in GNU PSPP through 2.0.1 allows attackers to cause a heap-based buffer overflow in inflate_read (called indirectly from spv_read_xml_member) in zip-reader.c.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 77%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-122, CWE-787
Published	2025-05-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gnu

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-10 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gnu pspp UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 2.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy pspp || rpm -q pspp || pspp --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pspp

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade pspp

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-47814?

pspp: upgrade to newer than 2.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-47814 being exploited?

CVE-2025-47814 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-47814 affect?

CVE-2025-47814 affects pspp. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.5). libpspp-core.a in GNU PSPP through 2.0.1 allows attackers to cause a heap-based buffer overflow in inflate_read (called indirectly from spv_read_xml_member) in zip-reader.c.

How urgent is CVE-2025-47814?

Priority 26/100. Public exploit reference

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