CVE-2021-42724 Adobe Bridge Memory Corruption could lead to Arbitrary code execution

High 7.8 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a malicious 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-2021-42724?

CVE-2021-42724 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 a memory corruption vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious 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-2021-42724?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Bridge.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42724?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-42724 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-2021-42724 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-42724 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Adobe Bridge vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8645-v7wf-jmfg.

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