CVE-2021-36075

Adobe Bridge Buffer Overflow leads to Arbitrary Code Execution

Description

Adobe Bridge version 11.1 (and earlier) is affected by a Buffer Overflow vulnerability due to insecure handling of a malicious Bridge file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.96% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: Adobe Bridge
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/bridge/apsb21-69.html patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36075?
CVE-2021-36075 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-36075?
To fix CVE-2021-36075, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-36075 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-36075 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-36075?
CVE-2021-36075 affects Adobe Bridge.
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