CVE-2023-38657

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the LXT2 zlib block decompression functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially crafted .lxt2 file can lead to arbitrary code execution. A victim would need to open a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/04/msg00007.html
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1823	Exploit Third Party Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:tonybybell:gtkwave:3.3.115:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2024-01-08 15:15

Updated : 2024-04-09 21:15

NVD link : CVE-2023-38657

Mitre link : CVE-2023-38657

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2023-38657

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Products Affected

tonybybell

gtkwave

CWE

CWE-787

Out-of-bounds Write

CWE-119

Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

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