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CoreldrawApplication · Corel

CVE-2022-43614

HIGH · 7.8 CVSS v3.1 Published 2023-03-29
Fix available
A fix is available. Upgrade to 24.2.1 or later.
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81/100
Remediation priority · High
No privileges

Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.

NVD · unedited
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 GIF images. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in a write 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-16357.

Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.

dbcve analysis · high confidence

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 23.5.0.506 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in its GIF image parser. The parser fails to properly validate user-supplied data before writing to memory, resulting in a write-past-end-of-allocated-object condition. This can be exploited by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted malicious GIF file, allowing arbitrary code execution in the context of the current process.

MitigationApply the vendor-supplied security patch or update CorelDRAW to the latest version. Until patched, exercise caution and avoid opening GIF files from untrusted or unknown sources.

Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.

Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.

NVD · CPE data
CoreldrawApplication
Affected:< 24.2.1

CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.

From the vector
Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Privileges
None
User interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

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

Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.

dbcve checks

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  1. Verify CorelDRAW is installed
    Check for CorelDRAW installation by looking for the application in Program Files (typically C:\Program Files\Corel\CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X\) or by searching for CorelDRAW in the Windows Start menu
    Affected if CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is found on the system
  2. Determine installed CorelDRAW version
    Open CorelDRAW, then go to Help > About CorelDRAW, or check the version in Windows Programs and Features (Add/Remove Programs)
    Affected if The displayed version is lower than 24.2.1 (for example, 23.5.0.506 or any version below 24.2.1)
  3. Confirm GIF import capability is available
    In CorelDRAW, attempt to import a GIF file via File > Import or drag and drop a GIF into the application
    Affected if The GIF import feature is accessible and functional in the installed version
  4. Check for unpatched GIF parser component
    Look for thecdrfilter.dll or related GIF parsing DLL files in the CorelDRAW installation directory and note their file versions (right-click > Properties > Details tab)
    Affected if The DLL version corresponds to an unpatched build below version 24.2.1

You are affected if CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is installed and the installed version is below 24.2.1, as this version range contains the vulnerable GIF parser that can be triggered by opening a malicious GIF file.

Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.

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Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.

dbcve · scoped
Upgrade available Upgrade to 24.2.1 or later
Fixed in 24.2.1
Interim mitigation

Apply the vendor-supplied security patch or update CorelDRAW to the latest version. Until patched, exercise caution and avoid opening GIF files from untrusted or unknown sources.

Recommended fix Moderate confidence

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 24.2.1

  1. 1. Close any running instances of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
  2. 2. Back up any existing CorelDRAW files and preferences if desired
  3. 3. Download CorelDRAW Graphics Suite version 24.2.1 or later from the official Corel website (www.corel.com)
  4. 4. Run the installer and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the upgrade
  5. 5. After installation, verify the version by opening CorelDRAW and checking Help > About CorelDRAW to confirm version 24.2.1 or higher is installed
  6. 6. Exercise caution when opening untrusted GIF files from unknown sources in the updated version
Caveat Standard upgrade considerations apply - review Corel's release notes for version 24.x for any feature changes from prior releases; some older plugins or macros may require verification of compatibility

Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.

Fix this in Coreldraw Scoped from the published advisory
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