CVE-2021-42730 Adobe Bridge Memory Corruption could lead to Arbitrary code execution
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious PSD files 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-2021-42730?
CVE-2021-42730 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 PSD 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-2021-42730?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Bridge.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42730?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-42730 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-2021-42730 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-42730 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Bridge
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qv5f-mjfm-9qv7.