CVE-2016-8730 Memory corruption in Corel PHOTO-PAINT
A memory corruption vulnerability in Corel PHOTO-PAINT allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted GIF file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-8730?
CVE-2016-8730 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Corel PHOTO-PAINT, published on 24 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An of bound write / memory corruption vulnerability exists in the GIF parsing functionality of Core PHOTO-PAINT X8 18.1.0.661. A specially crafted GIF file can cause a vulnerability resulting in potential memory corruption resulting in code execution. An attacker can send the victim a specific GIF file to trigger this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-8730?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Corel Coreldraw Photo Paint X8.
How do I fix CVE-2016-8730?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-8730 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-8730 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-8730 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Corel PHOTO-PAINT
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fvr4-jwxm-x6h6.