CVE-2016-9043: High severity Corel CorelDRAW vulnerability
Published Apr 24, 2018
·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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Corel CorelDRAW=x8
Event History
Apr 24, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2016-9043?
CVE-2016-9043 is an out of bound write vulnerability in the EMF parsing functionality of CorelDRAW X8.
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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.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9043?
CVE-2016-9043 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
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How can I fix CVE-2016-9043?
To fix CVE-2016-9043, it is recommended to update CorelDRAW X8 to the latest version available.