CVE-2022-35704 Adobe Bridge SVG File Parsing Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published 19 Sep 2022 Updated 23 Apr 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious SVG 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-2022-35704?

CVE-2022-35704 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Adobe Bridge, published on 19 Sep 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 12.0.2 (and earlier) and 11.1.3 (and earlier) are affected by a Use After Free vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution 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-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-35704?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Bridge.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35704?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-35704 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2022-35704 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-35704 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-8x24-vm4q-5jcr.