Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Adobe Bridge 10.0.3 and earlier contain a memory-reading flaw that Adobe says could allow arbitrary code execution. Business risk is mainly exposed desktop systems where users run outdated Bridge versions. The source bundle does not show active exploitation or name a specific fixed version.
Executive priority
Treat as a high-priority endpoint remediation item, not an internet-wide emergency. Focus on teams using Adobe Bridge and reduce exposure from outdated desktop software.
Technical view
CVE-2020-9675 is a CWE-125 out-of-bounds read in Adobe Bridge 10.0.3 and earlier. CVSS 3.1 is 7.8, with local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to endpoints with Adobe Bridge 10.0.3 or earlier installed. Creative, marketing, design, and media-production workstations are the most likely affected population.
Exploitation context
The CVSS vector requires local context and user interaction. The bundle states successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution. KEV is false, and the provided sources do not support a claim of active exploitation.
Researcher notes
Evidence supports affected product, versions, weakness class, CVSS, and potential code execution. The bundle does not include exploit details, observed exploitation, or a named fixed version, so validation should stay version-based against vendor guidance.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Adobe Bridge installations and versions across managed endpoints.
- Review Adobe APSB20-44 for the vendor-approved update or mitigation path.
- Prioritize updating or removing Bridge 10.0.3 and earlier.
- Limit use of outdated Bridge on untrusted files until remediated.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Adobe Bridge is installed on endpoints.
- Flag installed versions at 10.0.3 or earlier.
- Check remediation status against Adobe APSB20-44 guidance.
- Verify no vulnerable Bridge versions remain on high-risk user workstations.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-20-911/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/bridge/apsb20-44.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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Out-of-bounds Read
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