CVE-2021-42719 Adobe Bridge Out-of-bounds read could lead to Arbitrary Code Execution

High 7.1 Published Updated

An out-of-bounds read in Adobe Bridge allows arbitrary code execution when a user opens a malicious .jpe file.

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-2021-42719?

CVE-2021-42719 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Bridge, published on 16 Mar 2022. 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 11.1.1 (and earlier) is affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted .jpe file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code 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-2021-42719?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Bridge.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42719?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-42719 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-2021-42719 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-42719 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Adobe Bridge vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cpqf-x9hp-mrj7.

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