CVE-2021-38110: High severity Corel WordPerfect 2020 vulnerability

Published Oct 1, 2021
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Updated

Word97Import200.dll in Corel WordPerfect 2020 20.0.0.200 is affected by an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability when parsing a crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious DOC file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Corel WordPerfect 2020=20.0.0.200

Event History

Oct 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:59 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-38110?

CVE-2021-38110 is an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability affecting Corel WordPerfect 2020 version 20.0.0.200.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-38110?

CVE-2021-38110 has a severity score of 7.8, which is considered high.

3

How does CVE-2021-38110 impact Corel WordPerfect 2020?

CVE-2021-38110 allows an unauthenticated attacker to achieve arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user by exploiting an Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in Word97Import200.dll when parsing a crafted file.

4

How can the CVE-2021-38110 vulnerability be exploited?

The CVE-2021-38110 vulnerability can be exploited by an attacker who sends a specially crafted file to a user of Corel WordPerfect 2020, allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-38110 in Corel WordPerfect 2020?

At the time of this writing, there is no information available about a fix or patch for CVE-2021-38110 in Corel WordPerfect 2020. It is recommended to follow the vendor's security advisories for updates.

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