CVE-2025-8733
GNU Bison Local Assertion Vulnerability
Description
A flaw has been found in GNU Bison up to 3.8.2. This affects the function __obstack_vprintf_internal of the file obprintf.c. Executing manipulation can lead to reachable assertion. The attack requires local access. The exploit has been published and may be used. It is still unclear if this vulnerability genuinely exists. The issue could not be reproduced from a GNU Bison 3.8.2 tarball run in a Fedora 42 container.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 8, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 19, 2025, 5:15 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 19, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Tag disputed Changed Description A vulnerability was found in GNU Bison up to 3.8.2. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function __obstack_vprintf_internal of the file obprintf.c. The manipulation leads to reachable assertion. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. A flaw has been found in GNU Bison up to 3.8.2. This affects the function __obstack_vprintf_internal of the file obprintf.c. Executing manipulation can lead to reachable assertion. The attack requires local access. The exploit has been published and may be used. It is still unclear if this vulnerability genuinely exists. The issue could not be reproduced from a GNU Bison 3.8.2 tarball run in a Fedora 42 container. -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 08, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A vulnerability was found in GNU Bison up to 3.8.2. It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects the function __obstack_vprintf_internal of the file obprintf.c. The manipulation leads to reachable assertion. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P) Added CWE CWE-617 Added Reference https://github.com/akimd/bison/issues/113 Added Reference https://github.com/akimd/bison/issues/114 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.319229 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?id.319229 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.622298 Added Reference https://vuldb.com/?submit.622299 Added Reference https://www.gnu.org/