Vulnerability Description
Multiple heap-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the fstReaderIterBlocks2 VCDATA parsing functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially-crafted .fst file can lead to arbitrary code execution. A victim would need to open a malicious file to trigger these vulnerabilities.This vulnerability concerns the decompression function `LZ4_decompress_safe_partial`.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tonybybell | Gtkwave | 3.3.115 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/04/msg00007.html
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1785ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/04/msg00007.html
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1785ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1785
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-35955?
CVE-2023-35955 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Multiple heap-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the fstReaderIterBlocks2 VCDATA parsing functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially-crafted .fst file can lead to arbitrary code executio...
How severe is CVE-2023-35955?
CVE-2023-35955 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-35955?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tonybybell Gtkwave.