CVE-2021-42728 Adobe Bridge Buffer Overflow Arbitrary code execution

High 7.8 Published 16 Mar 2022 Updated 23 Apr 2025

Attacker can execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into opening a crafted 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-2021-42728?

CVE-2021-42728 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 11.1.1 (and earlier) is affected by a stack overflow vulnerability due to insecure handling of a crafted file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction in that a victim must open a crafted file in Bridge.

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-42728?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Bridge.

How do I fix CVE-2021-42728?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-42728 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-2021-42728 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-42728 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-69hg-mfh9-fm64.