#VU85107 Buffer overflow in GTKWave - CVE-2023-37922

 

#VU85107 Buffer overflow in GTKWave - CVE-2023-37922

Published: January 9, 2024 / Updated: January 9, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU85107
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-2023-37922
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
GTKWave
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 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.

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