What is CVE-2023-22230?

CVE-2023-22230 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Bridge versions 12.0.3 (and earlier) and 13.0.1 (and earlier) that could allow arbitrary code execution.

How does CVE-2023-22230 affect Adobe Bridge?

CVE-2023-22230 affects Adobe Bridge versions 12.0.3 (and earlier) and 13.0.1 (and earlier) by allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-22230?

CVE-2023-22230 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

How can CVE-2023-22230 be exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2023-22230 requires user interaction where a victim must open a malicious file.

How can I mitigate CVE-2023-22230?

To mitigate CVE-2023-22230, it is recommended to update Adobe Bridge to version 12.0.4 or later (for versions 12.x) or version 13.0.2 or later (for versions 13.x).

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-22230

high

7.8

CWE

787

17/2/2023

2/8/2024

CVE-2023-22230: Adobe Bridge Font Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Write Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Fri Feb 17 2023(Updated: )

Adobe Bridge versions 12.0.3 (and earlier) and 13.0.1 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution 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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Bridge	>=12.0.0<12.0.4
Adobe Bridge	>=13.0.0<13.0.2
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

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Reference Links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/bridge/apsb23-09.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-22230?
CVE-2023-22230 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Bridge versions 12.0.3 (and earlier) and 13.0.1 (and earlier) that could allow arbitrary code execution.
How does CVE-2023-22230 affect Adobe Bridge?
CVE-2023-22230 affects Adobe Bridge versions 12.0.3 (and earlier) and 13.0.1 (and earlier) by allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-22230?
CVE-2023-22230 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).
How can CVE-2023-22230 be exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2023-22230 requires user interaction where a victim must open a malicious file.
How can I mitigate CVE-2023-22230?
To mitigate CVE-2023-22230, it is recommended to update Adobe Bridge to version 12.0.4 or later (for versions 12.x) or version 13.0.2 or later (for versions 13.x).

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