#VU85106 Buffer overflow in GTKWave - CVE-2023-37921
Published: January 9, 2024 / Updated: January 9, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU85106
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-37921
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
GTKWave
GTKWave
Software vendor:
gtkwave
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 VCD sorted bsearch functionality. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .vcd file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.