Vulnerability identifier: #VU85099

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-2023-38583

CWE-ID: CWE-121

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 a boundary error in the LXT2 lxt2_rd_expand_integer_to_bits function. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted .lxt2 file, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow 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-2023-1827

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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.