GTKWave code execution | CVE-2023-38657

NAME
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GTKWave code execution

Platforms Affected:
GTKWave GTKWave 3.3.115

Risk Level:
7.8

Exploitability:
Unproven

Consequences:
Gain Access

DESCRIPTION
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GTKWave could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an out-of-bounds write flaw in the LXT2 zlib block decompression function. By persuading a victim to open a specially crafted .lxt2 file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

CVSS 3.0 Information
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Privileges Required:
None

User Interaction:
Required

Scope:
Unchanged

Access Vector:
Local


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