CVE-2023-39273

CVE-2023-39273 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

Description

Multiple integer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the LXT2 facgeometry parsing functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially crafted .lxt2 file can lead to arbitrary code execution. A victim would need to open a malicious file to trigger these vulnerabilities.This vulnerability concerns the integer overflow when allocating the `flags` array.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-39273?
Multiple integer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the LXT2 facgeometry parsing functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially crafted .lxt2 file can lead to arbitrary code execution. A victim would need to open a malicious file to trigger these vulnerabilities.This vulnerability concerns the integer overflow when allocating the `flags` array.
How severe is CVE-2023-39273?
CVE-2023-39273 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-2023-39273 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-39273?
CVE-2023-39273 affects Tonybybell Gtkwave. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-39273?
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-2023-39273 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2023-39273 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-43005.
When was CVE-2023-39273 published?
CVE-2023-39273 was published on 2024-01-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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