CVE-2021-42722 Adobe Bridge Out-of-bounds read could lead to Arbitrary Code Execution
An out-of-bounds read in Adobe Bridge allows arbitrary code execution when a user opens a malicious 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-2021-42722?
CVE-2021-42722 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 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-2021-42722?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Bridge.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42722?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-42722 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-2021-42722 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-42722 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Bridge
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rm26-fc8c-c7f2.