CVE-2022-28847
Published: 15 June 2022
Summary
CVE-2022-28847 is a high-severity Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787) vulnerability in Adobe Bridge. Its CVSS base score is 7.8 (High).
Operationally, ranked in the top 9.6% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Deeper analysis
Adobe Bridge versions 12.0.1 and earlier contain an out-of-bounds write vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2022-28847 and assigned CWE-787, that can lead to arbitrary code execution. The flaw carries a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 and affects the desktop application when processing crafted files on Windows or macOS systems.
An attacker can exploit the issue only by supplying a malicious file that a user must open locally; successful exploitation grants code execution in the context of the current user without requiring additional privileges. The attack vector is local, demands user interaction, and results in full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Adobe’s security bulletin APSB22-25, referenced at helpx.adobe.com/security/products/bridge/apsb22-25.html, supplies the official remediation guidance and corresponding software updates. The associated EPSS score has remained flat at 0.0542 with no observed rise after disclosure.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2022-33284
Vulnerability details
Adobe Bridge version 12.0.1 (and earlier versions) is 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…
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open a malicious file.
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Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Out-of-bounds writes that corrupt control flow or inject shellcode are rendered non-executable by the same memory protections.