#VU85122 Stack-based buffer overflow in GTKWave - CVE-2023-35702

Vulnerability identifier: #VU85122

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-35702

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
GTKWave
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: gtkwave

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the FST LEB128 varint functionality. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted .fst file, trigger a stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

GTKWave: 3.3.90 - 3.3.117

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External links
http://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1783

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.