CVE-2021-38103

Name: CVE-2021-38103
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-10-01T19:15:07.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.27%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-38103 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 2.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

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

2.27%

80.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Corel	Presentations 2020	20.0.0.200

References

https://www.fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-21-031Third Party Advisory
https://www.fortinet.com/blog/threat-research/fortinet-security-researcher-discovers-multiple-vulnerabilities-across-multiple-corel-productsThird Party Advisory
https://www.fortiguard.com/zeroday/FG-VD-21-031Third Party Advisory
https://www.fortinet.com/blog/threat-research/fortinet-security-researcher-discovers-multiple-vulnerabilities-across-multiple-corel-productsThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 1, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-38103?

How severe is CVE-2021-38103?

CVE-2021-38103 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-38103?

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Source: NVD / NIST