Vulnerability identifier: #VU85098

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39414

CWE-ID: CWE-191

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GTKWave
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: gtkwave

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer underflow in the LXT2 lxt2_rd_iter_radix shift operation functionality. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted .lxt2 file, trigger an integer underflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GTKWave: 3.3.90 - 3.3.117

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External links
http://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1824

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.