# CVE-2017-2803: A remote out of bound write vulnerability exists in the TIFF parsing functionality of Core PHOTO-PAINT X8 version 18.1.0.661.

- Severity: CVSS 8.8 (High), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2018-04-24 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- Corel PHOTO-PAINT: X8 (Corel TIFF Import/Export Filter (64-Bit) - 18.1.0.661) - x64 version

## Description

A remote out of bound write vulnerability exists in the TIFF parsing functionality of Core PHOTO-PAINT X8 version 18.1.0.661. A specially crafted TIFF file can cause a vulnerability resulting in potential memory corruption. An attacker can send the victim a specific TIFF file to trigger this vulnerability. This vulnerability only exists in the 64-bit version.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Corel PHOTO-PAINT, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99900
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0297

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