CVE-2026-27311
Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Adobe Bridge Allows Code Execution
Publication date: 2026-04-14
Last updated on: 2026-04-15
Assigner: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| adobe | bridge | to 15.1.5 (exc) |
| adobe | bridge | From 16.0 (inc) to 16.0.3 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-122 | A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow found in Adobe Bridge versions 16.0.2, 15.1.4, and earlier. It occurs when a user opens a specially crafted malicious file, which can cause the program to overwrite memory in an unsafe way.
If exploited, this flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user.
However, exploitation requires user interaction, meaning the victim must open the malicious file for the attack to succeed.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution on your system with the same privileges as the user running Adobe Bridge.
This could allow attackers to install malware, steal data, or perform other malicious actions on your device.
Since exploitation requires opening a malicious file, the risk can be mitigated by avoiding untrusted files.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, ensure that you do not open malicious files that could exploit the heap-based buffer overflow in affected versions of Adobe Bridge.
Additionally, update Adobe Bridge to a version later than 16.0.2 or 15.1.4, as these versions are affected by the vulnerability.
Exercise caution with files received from untrusted sources and educate users about the risk of opening suspicious files.