CVE-2023-38618 Integer overflow in GTKWave

High 7.8 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a malicious VZT file in GTKWave due to an integer overflow.

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-2023-38618?

CVE-2023-38618 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

Multiple integer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the VZT facgeometry parsing 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 integer overflow when allocating the `rows` array.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38618?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tonybybell Gtkwave.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38618?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2023-38618 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-38618 exists.

All Tonybybell Gtkwave vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2023-38618, GHSA-rjfr-rgjj-mvh5, UBUNTU-CVE-2023-38618.

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