CVE-2020-9563 Memory corruption in Adobe Bridge

High 7.8 Published 26 Jun 2020 Updated 5 May 2025

Heap overflow in Adobe Bridge allows arbitrary code execution, requiring users to update to a patched version.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2020-9563?

CVE-2020-9563 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Bridge, published on 26 Jun 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Adobe Bridge versions 10.0.1 and earlier version have a heap overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-9563?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Bridge.

How do I fix CVE-2020-9563?

No fix has been published for CVE-2020-9563 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2020-9563 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-9563 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Adobe Bridge vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mr5h-jw29-c93v.