What is CVE-2022-43618?

CVE-2022-43618 is a vulnerability in CorelDRAW Graphics Suite that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How does CVE-2022-43618 work?

CVE-2022-43618 can be exploited when a user visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file, triggering an out-of-bounds write vulnerability.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43618?

CVE-2022-43618 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

Which versions of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite are affected by CVE-2022-43618?

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite versions up to and excluding 24.2.1 are affected by CVE-2022-43618.

How can I fix CVE-2022-43618?

To fix CVE-2022-43618, it is recommended to update CorelDRAW Graphics Suite to version 24.2.1 or higher.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-43618

high

7.8

CWE

787

29/3/2023

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-43618: (0Day) Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite PCX File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed Mar 29 2023(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 23.5.0.506. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of PCX files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-16377.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Corel CorelDRAW	<24.2.1
Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

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What is CVE-2022-43618?
CVE-2022-43618 is a vulnerability in CorelDRAW Graphics Suite that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How does CVE-2022-43618 work?
CVE-2022-43618 can be exploited when a user visits a malicious page or opens a malicious file, triggering an out-of-bounds write vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-43618?
CVE-2022-43618 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
Which versions of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite are affected by CVE-2022-43618?
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite versions up to and excluding 24.2.1 are affected by CVE-2022-43618.
How can I fix CVE-2022-43618?
To fix CVE-2022-43618, it is recommended to update CorelDRAW Graphics Suite to version 24.2.1 or higher.

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