CVE-2023-39414: gtkwave Integer Underflow — Exploit

Description

Multiple integer underflow vulnerabilities exist in the LXT2 lxt2_rd_iter_radix shift operation functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially crafted .lxt2 file can lead to memory corruption. A victim would need to open a malicious file to trigger these vulnerabilities.This vulnerability concerns the integer underflow when performing the right shift operation.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.0

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-191 CWE-191

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
tonybybell	gtkwave	All

References

Exploits

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1824 https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2023-1824

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-2023-1824

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-39414? +

Multiple integer underflow vulnerabilities exist in the LXT2 lxt2_rd_iter_radix shift operation functionality of GTKWave 3.3.115. A specially crafted .lxt2 file can lead to memory corruption. A victim would need to open a malicious file to trigger these vulnerabilities.This vulnerability concerns the integer underflow when performing the right shift operation. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2023-39414? +

CVE-2023-39414 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.0 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-39414? +

CVE-2023-39414 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-2023-39414? +

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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