CVE-2022-43616 Memory corruption in CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious EMF files in CorelDRAW Graphics Suite.
- 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-2022-43616?
CVE-2022-43616 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, published on 29 Mar 2023. 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
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 23.5.0.506. 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 EMF images. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a read past the end of an allocated object. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-16371.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-43616?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Corel Coreldraw.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43616?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-43616 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-2022-43616 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-43616 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
Sources
Also known as GHSA-r8vp-qh3v-5wfc.