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CVE-2016-9043

No exploitation reported by the sources we read.

  • Published2018-04-24
  • WeaknessCWE-787

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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.

Timeline

dates in UTC
  1. 2018-04-2419:29CVE publishedNVD

Versions per branch

NVD
Corel coreldraw
BranchAffectedFixed in
—= x8no fix published

as publishedRanges as NVD and OSV publish them; a distribution’s build can be fixed under an older number.

Fix

No fix published by the sources we read yet. NVD record

Detection

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Proof of concept
Metasploit modules
none listed
Metasploit Framework

Sources

  • NVDCVSS 3.17.8read 2026-10-23
  • CNACVSS 3.08.8known since 2026-10-23
  • NVDCVSS 2.06.8read 2026-10-23
  • NVDweakness (CWE)CWE-787read 2026-10-23
  • FIRST EPSSEPSS score2.6 %2026-11-09
  • GitHub Advisoriesadvisory—

Identifiers

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published
2018-04-24
Last Modified
2026-06-17
NVD status
Modified
GitHub Advisory
GHSA-m535-3h2v-5g4r

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-9043?

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.

Is CVE-2016-9043 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2016-9043 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 2.6% on 2026-11-09, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-9043?

CVE-2016-9043 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

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