How severe is CVE-2023-37447?

CVE-2023-37447 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-2023-37447 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-2023-37447?

CVE-2023-37447 affects Tonybybell Gtkwave. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-37447?

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-2023-37447 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-37447 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41347.

When was CVE-2023-37447 published?

CVE-2023-37447 was published on 2024-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-37447

CVE-2023-37447 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-119.

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-2023-41347
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Tonybybell Gtkwave
Published: 2024-01-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple out-of-bounds read vulnerabilities exist in the VCD var definition section functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially crafted .vcd file can lead to arbitrary code execution. A victim would need to open a malicious file to trigger these vulnerabilities.This vulnerability concerns the out-of-bounds write when triggered via the vcd2lxt conversion utility.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-37447?: Multiple out-of-bounds read vulnerabilities exist in the VCD var definition section functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially crafted .vcd file can lead to arbitrary code execution. A victim would need to open a malicious file to trigger these vulnerabilities.This vulnerability concerns the out-of-bounds write when triggered via the vcd2lxt conversion utility.
How severe is CVE-2023-37447?: CVE-2023-37447 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-2023-37447 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-2023-37447?: CVE-2023-37447 affects Tonybybell Gtkwave. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-37447?: 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-2023-37447 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-37447 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-41347.
When was CVE-2023-37447 published?: CVE-2023-37447 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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