CVE-2021-36076 Adobe Bridge Memory Corruption Vulnerability Could Lead to Arbitrary Code Execution

High 7.8 Published 1 Sep 2021 Updated 23 Apr 2025

An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a malicious Bridge file, affecting Adobe Bridge users.

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-2021-36076?

CVE-2021-36076 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Bridge, published on 1 Sep 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 version 11.1 (and earlier) is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious Bridge file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-119, CWE-788

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-36076?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Bridge.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36076?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-36076 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-2021-36076 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-36076 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-g329-m66c-j346.