CVE-2016-8730: High severity Corel Coreldraw Photo Paint X8 vulnerability

Published Apr 24, 2018

Updated

An of bound write / memory corruption vulnerability exists in the GIF parsing functionality of Core PHOTO-PAINT X8 18.1.0.661. A specially crafted GIF file can cause a vulnerability resulting in potential memory corruption resulting in code execution. An attacker can send the victim a specific GIF file to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Corel Coreldraw Photo Paint X8=18.1.0.661

Event History

Apr 24, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·07:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·07:00 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-8730?

CVE-2016-8730 is an out of bound write/memory corruption vulnerability in the GIF parsing functionality of Corel PHOTO-PAINT X8 18.1.0.661.

What is the severity of CVE-2016-8730?

CVE-2016-8730 has a severity score of 7.8, which is considered high.

What software is affected by CVE-2016-8730?

Corel Coreldraw Photo Paint X8 version 18.1.0.661 is affected by CVE-2016-8730.

How can CVE-2016-8730 be exploited?

CVE-2016-8730 can be exploited by sending a specially crafted GIF file, which can result in potential memory corruption and code execution.

Are there any references for CVE-2016-8730?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2016-8730 at the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99900) and [Talos Intelligence](https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2016-0244).