CVE-2023-35992 Integer overflow in GTKWave
An integer overflow in GTKWave allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious .fst file, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2023-35992?
CVE-2023-35992 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tonybybell Gtkwave, published on 8 Jan 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the FST fstReaderIterBlocks2 vesc allocation functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115, when compiled as a 32-bit binary. A specially crafted .fst file can lead to memory corruption. A victim would need to open a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-35992?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tonybybell Gtkwave.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35992?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2023-35992 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-35992 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Tonybybell Gtkwave
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-35992, GHSA-mcwj-fc2v-3xc2, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-35992.