CVE-2021-38108: corel wordperfect_2020 Out-of-bounds Read

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2021-38108 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in corel wordperfect_2020. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 74% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 01-10-2021
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 04-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Word97Import200.dll in Corel WordPerfect 2020 20.0.0.200 is affected by an Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to access unauthorized system memory in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious DOC file.

• CWE-125Out-of-bounds ReadThe product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.