CVE-2021-36079: Adobe Bridge SGI File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 1, 2021
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Updated

Adobe Bridge version 11.1 (and earlier) is affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability when parsing a crafted .SGI file, which could result in a read past the end of an allocated memory structure. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. 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·02:36 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:36 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36079?

CVE-2021-36079 is rated as critical as it can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-36079?

To fix CVE-2021-36079, update Adobe Bridge to version 11.1.1 or later.

3

What types of files are involved in the CVE-2021-36079 vulnerability?

CVE-2021-36079 involves crafted .SGI files that trigger the out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2021-36079?

Users of Adobe Bridge version 11.1 and earlier on any supported operating system are affected by CVE-2021-36079.

5

Can CVE-2021-36079 lead to unauthorized access?

Yes, an attacker exploiting CVE-2021-36079 could gain unauthorized access and execute code in the context of the affected system.

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