CVE-2023-36746
Tonybybell Gtkwave buffer overflow
- Published8 Jan 2024
Description
Multiple heap-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the fstReaderIterBlocks2 fstWritex len functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially crafted .fst file can lead to memory corruption. A victim would need to open a malicious file to trigger these vulnerabilities.This vulnerability concerns the handling of `len` in `fstWritex` when parsing the time table.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/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
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2023-36746 being actively exploited?
CVE-2023-36746 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.37%.
How severe is CVE-2023-36746?
CVE-2023-36746 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2023-36746?
Affected products include Tonybybell Gtkwave.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36746?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.