How severe is CVE-2023-35960?

CVE-2023-35960 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-2023-35960 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-35960?

CVE-2023-35960 affects Tonybybell Gtkwave. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35960?

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-2023-35960 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-35960 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-39944.

When was CVE-2023-35960 published?

CVE-2023-35960 was published on 2024-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-35960

CVE-2023-35960 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-39944
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Tonybybell Gtkwave
Published: 2024-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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 legacy decompression in `vcd_main`.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-35960?: 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 legacy decompression in `vcd_main`.
How severe is CVE-2023-35960?: CVE-2023-35960 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-2023-35960 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-35960?: CVE-2023-35960 affects Tonybybell Gtkwave. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35960?: 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-2023-35960 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-35960 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-39944.
When was CVE-2023-35960 published?: CVE-2023-35960 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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