PatchTheCVECVE-2024-47195: A vulnerability has been identified in ModelSim (All versions < V2024.3), Questa (All versions < V2024.3)
CVE-2024-47195 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) affecting modelsim, questa. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
A vulnerability has been identified in ModelSim (All versions < V2024.3), Questa (All versions < V2024.3). gdb.exe in affected applications allows a specific executable file to be loaded from the current working directory. This could allow an authenticated local attacker to inject arbitrary code and escalate privileges in installations where administrators or processes with elevated privileges launch gdb.exe from a user-writable directory.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.7 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 96%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-427 |
| Published | 2024-10-08 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2024-47195?
modelsim: upgrade to 2024.3; questa: upgrade to 2024.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2024-47195 being exploited?
CVE-2024-47195 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2024-47195 affect?
CVE-2024-47195 affects modelsim, questa. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). A vulnerability has been identified in ModelSim (All versions < V2024.3), Questa (All versions < V2024.3). gdb.exe in affected applications allows a specific executable file to be loaded from the current working directory. This could allow
How urgent is CVE-2024-47195?
Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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