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.

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.

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.

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-42733?

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

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CVE-2021-42733

medium

5.5

CWE

476

22/11/2021

21/11/2024

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

Q: 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.

First published: Mon Nov 22 2021(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.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Bridge	<11.1.2
Microsoft Windows
All of
Adobe Bridge	<11.1.2
Microsoft Windows

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/bridge/apsb21-94.html

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/bridge/apsb21-94.html

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
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.
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.
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.
Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2021-42733?
No, Microsoft Windows is not vulnerable to CVE-2021-42733.

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