CVE-2021-38103 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

An attacker can achieve arbitrary code execution by tricking a user into opening a malicious PPT file in Corel Presentations.

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-2021-38103?

CVE-2021-38103 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

IBJPG2.FLT in Corel Presentations 2020 20.0.0.200 is affected by an Out-of-bounds Write 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 PPT file.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-38103?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Corel Presentations 2020.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38103?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-38103 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-2021-38103 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-38103 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6j2m-m6jc-p44w.

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