CVE-2016-9043 Memory corruption in CorelDRAW
A specially crafted EMF file can trigger an out-of-bounds write in CorelDRAW, potentially allowing remote code execution.
- 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-2016-9043?
CVE-2016-9043 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in CorelDRAW, 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 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.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-9043?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Corel Coreldraw.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9043?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-9043 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-2016-9043 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-9043 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-m535-3h2v-5g4r.