8.8
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-9043

First published: Thu Jul 20 2017(Updated: )

An out of bound write vulnerability exists in the EMF parsing functionality of CorelDRAW X8 (CdrGfx - Corel Graphics Engine (64-Bit) - 18.1.0.661). A specially crafted EMF file can cause a vulnerability resulting in potential code execution. An attacker can send the victim a specific EMF file to trigger this vulnerability.

Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Corel CorelDRAW=x8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2016-9043?

    CVE-2016-9043 is an out of bound write vulnerability in the EMF parsing functionality of CorelDRAW X8.

  • How does CVE-2016-9043 affect CorelDRAW X8?

    CVE-2016-9043 affects CorelDRAW X8 by allowing a specially crafted EMF file to cause a vulnerability resulting in potential code execution.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-9043?

    CVE-2016-9043 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

  • How can I fix CVE-2016-9043?

    To fix CVE-2016-9043, it is recommended to update CorelDRAW X8 to the latest version available.

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