CVE-2021-38098 Memory corruption in n/a
Heap corruption in Corel PDF Fusion allows arbitrary code execution when a user opens a malicious PDF file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-38098?
CVE-2021-38098 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Oct 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Corel PDF Fusion 2.6.2.0 is affected by a Heap Corruption 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 PDF file.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38098?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Corel Pdf Fusion.
How do I fix CVE-2021-38098?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38098 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-2021-38098 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38098 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4ffc-ggw5-c748.