CVE-2023-35963

Public Exploit

Description

Multiple OS command injection vulnerabilities exist in the decompression functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially crafted wave file can lead to arbitrary command execution. A victim would need to open a malicious file to trigger these vulnerabilities.This vulnerability concerns decompression in the `vcd2lxt2` utility.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: GTKWave GTKWave
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1786 third party advisory exploit
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/04/msg00007.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-35963?
CVE-2023-35963 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-35963?
To fix CVE-2023-35963, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-35963 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-35963 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-35963?
CVE-2023-35963 affects GTKWave GTKWave.
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