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Advisory Published

ZDI-CAN-16356: (0Day) Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite CGM File Parsing Stack-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite. 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 CGM files. When parsing CGM files, the process does not properly validate the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a stack-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-16356?

    The severity of ZDI-CAN-16356 is high due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix ZDI-CAN-16356?

    To fix ZDI-CAN-16356, users should update to the latest version of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite as provided in the software updates.

  • What types of attacks are associated with ZDI-CAN-16356?

    ZDI-CAN-16356 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, typically through malicious pages or files.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-16356?

    Yes, user interaction is required for exploiting ZDI-CAN-16356, as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

  • Which software is affected by ZDI-CAN-16356?

    The affected software for ZDI-CAN-16356 is CorelDRAW Graphics Suite.

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