CVE-2023-36747

7.0 HIGH
Published: January 08, 2024 Modified: November 04, 2025

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1793
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1793
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory

5 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.0 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
9th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

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