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Vulnerability record · CVE-2016-9043 · published 24 April 2018

CVE-2016-9043: Coreldraw out-of-bounds write vulnerability

Corel · Coreldraw

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.

7.8 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 2.6% · top 15.0% CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds write
7.8CVSS 3.1 base score, v2 6.8
2.6%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
4References, 2 tagged exploit
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

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.

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

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99900 Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2016-0261 ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99900 Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2016-0261 ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory

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Related vulnerabilities

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2016-9043), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-28). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.