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Vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-21283

High
Bridge versions 15.1.2, 16.0 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of th
CWE-122 — Weakness Type
Published: Jan 13, 2026  ·  Modified: Feb 28, 2026  ·  Source: NVD
CVSS v3
7.8
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

Bridge versions 15.1.2, 16.0 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow 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.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

Adobe Bridge versions 15.1.2, 16.0 and earlier contain a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2026-21283) that could enable arbitrary code execution when users open malicious files. With a CVSS score of 7.8 and no public exploits currently available, this represents a significant but manageable risk. Immediate patching is recommended for all organizations using affected Bridge versions, particularly those handling untrusted digital assets.

📄 Description (Arabic)

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 28, 2026 14:06
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Saudi organizations most at risk include: (1) Government agencies and NCA using Bridge for digital asset management and document processing; (2) Banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions) using Bridge for marketing materials and compliance documentation; (3) Media and creative agencies handling client content; (4) Energy sector (ARAMCO and subsidiaries) managing technical documentation and presentations; (5) Telecommunications companies (STC, Mobily) processing digital assets. The requirement for user interaction (opening malicious files) limits mass exploitation but remains significant in environments where users frequently receive files from external sources or untrusted partners.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Government Banking and Financial Services Media and Creative Industries Energy and Utilities Telecommunications Healthcare Education
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
7.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all systems running Adobe Bridge versions 15.1.2, 16.0 or earlier through asset inventory and endpoint detection tools
2. Restrict file opening permissions for Bridge to trusted sources only; disable automatic file preview features
3. Implement file type restrictions at email gateways and file sharing platforms to block suspicious file formats commonly used in Bridge exploits

PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Upgrade Adobe Bridge to version 16.1 or later immediately
2. Deploy patches through Adobe Creative Cloud auto-update or manual installation
3. Prioritize patching for systems handling external digital assets
4. Test patches in non-production environments before enterprise deployment

COMPENSATING CONTROLS (if immediate patching not possible):
1. Disable Bridge functionality and use alternative tools (Adobe Lightroom, Windows Photo Viewer) for asset management
2. Implement application whitelisting to prevent Bridge execution
3. Run Bridge in sandboxed environments or virtual machines
4. Restrict Bridge to read-only access for untrusted file sources

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for Bridge process crashes or unexpected terminations
2. Alert on Bridge attempting to execute suspicious child processes
3. Track file access patterns: Bridge opening files from Downloads, Temp, or email attachment directories
4. Monitor for heap memory corruption indicators in system logs
5. Implement YARA rules for malicious file signatures targeting Bridge buffer overflow
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع الأنظمة التي تقوم بتشغيل إصدارات Adobe Bridge 15.1.2 و16.0 والإصدارات الأقدم من خلال أدوات جرد الأصول والكشف عن نقاط النهاية
2. تقييد أذونات فتح الملفات لـ Bridge للمصادر الموثوقة فقط؛ تعطيل ميزات معاينة الملفات التلقائية
3. تنفيذ قيود نوع الملف على بوابات البريد الإلكتروني ومنصات مشاركة الملفات لحظر تنسيقات الملفات المريبة

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. ترقية Adobe Bridge إلى الإصدار 16.1 أو أحدث على الفور
2. نشر التصحيحات من خلال Adobe Creative Cloud التحديث التلقائي أو التثبيت اليدوي
3. إعطاء الأولوية لتصحيح الأنظمة التي تتعامل مع الأصول الرقمية الخارجية
4. اختبار التصحيحات في بيئات غير الإنتاج قبل النشر على مستوى المؤسسة

الضوابط البديلة (إذا لم يكن التصحيح الفوري ممكناً):
1. تعطيل وظيفة Bridge واستخدام أدوات بديلة (Adobe Lightroom، عارض الصور في Windows)
2. تنفيذ قائمة بيضاء للتطبيقات لمنع تنفيذ Bridge
3. تشغيل Bridge في بيئات معزولة أو آلات افتراضية
4. تقييد Bridge للوصول للقراءة فقط لمصادر الملفات غير الموثوقة

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة أعطال عملية Bridge أو الإنهاء غير المتوقع
2. التنبيه عند محاولة Bridge تنفيذ عمليات فرعية مريبة
3. تتبع أنماط الوصول إلى الملفات: Bridge فتح الملفات من مجلدات التنزيلات والملفات المؤقتة ومجلدات مرفقات البريد الإلكتروني
4. مراقبة مؤشرات تلف ذاكرة الكومة في سجلات النظام
5. تنفيذ قواعس YARA للتوقيعات الضارة التي تستهدف تجاوز المخزن المؤقت في Bridge
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
ECC 2024 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities ECC 2024 A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy ECC 2024 A.12.3.1 - Configuration management
🔵 SAMA CSF
SAMA CSF ID.RA-1 - Asset Management and Vulnerability Management SAMA CSF PR.IP-12 - Software, firmware, and information integrity mechanisms SAMA CSF DE.CM-8 - Vulnerability scans
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
ISO 27001:2022 A.12.3.1 - Configuration management ISO 27001:2022 A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities ISO 27001:2022 A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0.1
PCI DSS 6.2 - Ensure security patches are installed within one month of release
📦 Affected Products / CPE 2 entries
adobe:bridge
adobe:bridge:16.0
📊 CVSS Score
7.8
/ 10.0 — High
📊 CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorL — Low / Local
Attack ComplexityL — Low / Local
Privileges RequiredN — None / Network
User InteractionR — Required
ScopeU — Unchanged
ConfidentialityH — High
IntegrityH — High
AvailabilityH — High
📋 Quick Facts
Severity High
CVSS Score7.8
CWECWE-122
EPSS0.03%
Exploit No
Patch ✓ Yes
Published 2026-01-13
Source Feed nvd
Views 2
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
7.2
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
Priority: HIGH
🏷️ Tags
CWE-122
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