CVE-2021-21091 Adobe Bridge HEIC File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read vulnerability could lead to information disclosure

Low 3.3 Published Updated

An attacker can disclose sensitive memory information by tricking a user into opening a malicious HEIC file in Adobe Bridge.

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-2021-21091?

CVE-2021-21091 is a low-severity vulnerability in Adobe Bridge, published on 15 Apr 2021. 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 10.1.1 (and earlier) and 11.0.1 (and earlier) are affected by an Out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to disclose sensitive memory information in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-21091?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Bridge.

How do I fix CVE-2021-21091?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-21091 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-21091 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-21091 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Adobe Bridge vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gqrg-ghjj-qxpv.

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