CVE-2021-36071: Adobe Bridge PNG File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Sep 1, 2021
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Updated

Adobe Bridge versions 11.1 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of arbitrary memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Adobe Bridge<=11.1
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Sep 1, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:35 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36071?

CVE-2021-36071 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to disclose arbitrary memory.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-36071?

To fix CVE-2021-36071, users should update Adobe Bridge to version 11.2 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2021-36071?

CVE-2021-36071 affects Adobe Bridge versions 11.1 and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2021-36071 be exploited remotely?

Exploitation of CVE-2021-36071 requires user interaction, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-36071?

CVE-2021-36071 is classified as an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

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