CVE-2023-38648
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CVE-2023-38648 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities exist in the VZT vzt_rd_get_facname decompression functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially crafted .vzt file can lead to arbitrary code execution. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Multiple out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities exist in the VZT vzt_rd_get_facname decompression functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially crafted .vzt file can lead to arbitrary code execution. A victim would need to open a malicious file to trigger these vulnerabilities.This vulnerability concerns the out-of-bounds write perfomed by the prefix copy loop.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tonybybell | Gtkwave | 3.3.115 |
References
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1813Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1813Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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