CVE-2023-35961
Tonybybell Gtkwave command injection
- Published8 Jan 2024
Description
Multiple OS command injection vulnerabilities exist in the decompression functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially crafted wave file can lead to arbitrary command execution. A victim would need to open a malicious file to trigger these vulnerabilities.This vulnerability concerns decompression in `vcd_recorder_main`.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
Remediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
Related CVEs
Recent high-severity vulnerabilities sharing a weakness type.
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2023-35961 being actively exploited?
CVE-2023-35961 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.48%.
How severe is CVE-2023-35961?
CVE-2023-35961 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 1.48% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2023-35961?
Affected products include Tonybybell Gtkwave.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35961?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
How Secuno handles this
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.