CVE-2021-42728
First published: Wed Mar 16 2022(Updated: )
Adobe Bridge 11.1.1 (and earlier) is affected by a stack overflow vulnerability due to insecure handling of a crafted file, potentially resulting in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation requires user interaction in that a victim must open a crafted file in Bridge.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Bridge | <=11.1.1 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-42728.
What is the severity of CVE-2021-42728?
The severity of CVE-2021-42728 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-42728?
Adobe Bridge 11.1.1 (and earlier) is affected by CVE-2021-42728.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2021-42728 requires user interaction where a victim must open a crafted file in Adobe Bridge.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-42728?
No, Adobe Bridge 11.1.1 (and earlier) is affected by CVE-2021-42728, not Microsoft Windows.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/adobe
- canonical/adobe bridge
- version/adobe bridge/11.1.1
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft windows