CVE-2025-48188: libpspp-core.a in GNU PSPP through 2.0.1 has an incorrect call from fill_buffer (in data/encrypted-file.c) to

Q: How do I fix CVE-2025-48188?

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

Q: Is CVE-2025-48188 being exploited?

CVE-2025-48188 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-2025-48188 affect?

CVE-2025-48188 affects pspp. Severity is low (CVSS 2.9). libpspp-core.a in GNU PSPP through 2.0.1 has an incorrect call from fill_buffer (in data/encrypted-file.c) to the Gnulib rijndaelDecrypt function, leading to a heap-based buffer over-read.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2025-48188?

Priority 17/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

LOW 2.9UPGRADE

CVE-2025-48188 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.9) 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 has an incorrect call from fill_buffer (in data/encrypted-file.c) to the Gnulib rijndaelDecrypt function, leading to a heap-based buffer over-read.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.9 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 94%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2025-05-16
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

2025-05-16 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:29 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-2025-48188?

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

Is CVE-2025-48188 being exploited?

CVE-2025-48188 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-2025-48188 affect?

CVE-2025-48188 affects pspp. Severity is low (CVSS 2.9). libpspp-core.a in GNU PSPP through 2.0.1 has an incorrect call from fill_buffer (in data/encrypted-file.c) to the Gnulib rijndaelDecrypt function, leading to a heap-based buffer over-read.

How urgent is CVE-2025-48188?

Priority 17/100. Public exploit reference

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