Vulnerability Description
Multiple arbitrary write vulnerabilities exist in the VCD sorted bsearch 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 arbitrary write when triggered via the vcd2vzt conversion utility.
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-2023-1807ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/04/msg00007.html
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1807ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1807
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-37921?
CVE-2023-37921 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Multiple arbitrary write vulnerabilities exist in the VCD sorted bsearch functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially crafted .vcd file can lead to arbitrary code execution. A victim would need to op...
How severe is CVE-2023-37921?
CVE-2023-37921 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-2023-37921?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tonybybell Gtkwave.