CVE-2023-35960: gtkwave Command Injection — Exploit

Description

Multiple OS command injection vulnerabilities exist in the decompression functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially crafted wave file can lead to arbitrary command execution. A victim would need to open a malicious file to trigger these vulnerabilities.This vulnerability concerns legacy decompression in `vcd_main`.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-78 OS Command Injection

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
tonybybell	gtkwave	All

References

Exploits

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1786 https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1786

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/04/msg00007.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/04/msg00007.html https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1786

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-35960? +

Multiple OS command injection vulnerabilities exist in the decompression functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially crafted wave file can lead to arbitrary command execution. A victim would need to open a malicious file to trigger these vulnerabilities.This vulnerability concerns legacy decompression in `vcd_main`. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-35960? +

CVE-2023-35960 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-35960? +

CVE-2023-35960 affects products from tonybybell, specifically: gtkwave. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2023-35960? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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