CVE-2021-42733: Adobe Bridge NULL Pointer Dereference could lead to Application denial-of-service

Published Nov 22, 2021
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Updated

Adobe Bridge version 11.1.1 (and earlier) is affected by a Null pointer dereference vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file. An unauthenticated attacker could leverage this vulnerability to achieve an application denial-of-service 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

4 affected components
All of the following
Adobe Bridge<11.1.2
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Bridge<11.1.2
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Nov 22, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-42733?

CVE-2021-42733 is a null pointer dereference vulnerability in Adobe Bridge version 11.1.1 (and earlier) that can lead to a denial-of-service attack.

2

How does CVE-2021-42733 affect Adobe Bridge?

CVE-2021-42733 affects Adobe Bridge version 11.1.1 (and earlier) by causing a null pointer dereference vulnerability when parsing a specially crafted file, which can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to achieve a denial-of-service attack.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-42733?

The severity of CVE-2021-42733 is rated as medium with a severity value of 5.5.

4

How can CVE-2021-42733 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2021-42733, it is recommended to update Adobe Bridge to version 11.1.2 or later, as specified in the Adobe security bulletin APSB21-94.

5

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-42733?

No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2021-42733.

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