CVE-2016-9043

Name: CVE-2016-9043
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-24T19:29:00.72+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9043 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 2.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.77%

84.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Corel	Coreldraw	x8

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99900Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2016-0261Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99900Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2016-0261Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 24, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9043?

How severe is CVE-2016-9043?

CVE-2016-9043 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9043?

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Source: NVD / NIST