CVE-2021-36078 Adobe Bridge PDF File Parsing Memory Corruption Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via malicious Bridge files, requiring user interaction to trigger memory corruption 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-2021-36078?
CVE-2021-36078 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-36078?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Bridge.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36078?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-36078 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-2021-36078 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-36078 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Bridge
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7g74-pwc6-8323.