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CVE-2023-37575

Tonybybell Gtkwave use-after-free

7.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 0.40%
  1. Published8 Jan 2024

Description

Multiple use-after-free vulnerabilities exist in the VCD get_vartoken realloc functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially crafted .vcd file can lead to arbitrary code execution. A victim would need to open a malicious file to trigger these vulnerabilities.This vulnerability concerns the use-after-free when triggered via the GUI's interactive VCD parsing code.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Tonybybell Gtkwave3.3.115

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-37575 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-37575 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.40%.

How severe is CVE-2023-37575?

CVE-2023-37575 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-37575?

Affected products include Tonybybell Gtkwave.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37575?

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.