How severe is CVE-2023-36864?

CVE-2023-36864 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-2023-36864 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36864?

CVE-2023-36864 affects Tonybybell Gtkwave. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36864?

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-2023-36864 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-36864 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-40784.

When was CVE-2023-36864 published?

CVE-2023-36864 was published on 2024-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36864

CVE-2023-36864 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-190.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-40784
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Tonybybell Gtkwave
Published: 2024-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the fstReaderIterBlocks2 temp_signal_value_buf allocation functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially crafted .fst 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-2023-36864?: An integer overflow vulnerability exists in the fstReaderIterBlocks2 temp_signal_value_buf allocation functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially crafted .fst file can lead to arbitrary code execution. A victim would need to open a malicious file to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2023-36864?: CVE-2023-36864 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-2023-36864 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36864?: CVE-2023-36864 affects Tonybybell Gtkwave. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36864?: 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-2023-36864 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-36864 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-40784.
When was CVE-2023-36864 published?: CVE-2023-36864 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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