CVE-2023-38652

CVE-2023-38652 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-190.

Key facts

Description

Multiple integer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the VZT vzt_rd_block_vch_decode dict parsing functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially crafted .vzt file can lead to memory corruption. A victim would need to open a malicious file to trigger these vulnerabilities.This vulnerability concerns the integer overflow when num_time_ticks is not zero.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38652?
Multiple integer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the VZT vzt_rd_block_vch_decode dict parsing functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially crafted .vzt file can lead to memory corruption. A victim would need to open a malicious file to trigger these vulnerabilities.This vulnerability concerns the integer overflow when num_time_ticks is not zero.
How severe is CVE-2023-38652?
CVE-2023-38652 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-2023-38652 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38652?
CVE-2023-38652 affects Tonybybell Gtkwave. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38652?
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-2023-38652 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2023-38652 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-42450.
When was CVE-2023-38652 published?
CVE-2023-38652 was published on 2024-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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