How severe is CVE-2023-34436?

CVE-2023-34436 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-34436 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-34436?

CVE-2023-34436 affects Tonybybell Gtkwave. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34436?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-34436 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-34436 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-38512.

When was CVE-2023-34436 published?

CVE-2023-34436 was published on 2024-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-34436

CVE-2023-34436 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tonybybell Gtkwave with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-38512
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Tonybybell Gtkwave
Published: 2024-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the LXT2 num_time_table_entries functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially crafted .lxt2 file can lead to arbitrary code execution. A victim would need to open a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-34436?: An out-of-bounds write vulnerability exists in the LXT2 num_time_table_entries functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially crafted .lxt2 file can lead to arbitrary code execution. A victim would need to open a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-34436?: CVE-2023-34436 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-34436 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-34436?: CVE-2023-34436 affects Tonybybell Gtkwave. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-34436?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-34436 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-34436 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-38512.
When was CVE-2023-34436 published?: CVE-2023-34436 was published on 2024-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:tonybybell:gtkwave:3.3.115:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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