CVE-2023-36747

CVE-2023-36747 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tonybybell Gtkwave with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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

Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the fstReaderIterBlocks2 fstWritex len functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially crafted .fst file can lead to memory corruption. A victim would need to open a malicious file to trigger these vulnerabilities.This vulnerability concerns the handling of `len` in `fstWritex` when `beg_time` does not match the start of the time table.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36747?
Multiple heap-based buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the fstReaderIterBlocks2 fstWritex len functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially crafted .fst file can lead to memory corruption. A victim would need to open a malicious file to trigger these vulnerabilities.This vulnerability concerns the handling of `len` in `fstWritex` when `beg_time` does not match the start of the time table.
How severe is CVE-2023-36747?
CVE-2023-36747 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-36747 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36747?
CVE-2023-36747 affects Tonybybell Gtkwave. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36747?
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-2023-36747 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2023-36747 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-40690.
When was CVE-2023-36747 published?
CVE-2023-36747 was published on 2024-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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