Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2022-28847 is a high-severity Adobe Bridge flaw that can let a malicious file run code as the logged-in user. The attacker still needs someone to open the file, so the main business risk is compromise through targeted phishing or unsafe file handling by creative or content teams.
Executive priority
Treat this as a prompt endpoint remediation item, not an internet-wide emergency. Prioritize creative, marketing, and content-production teams that exchange files externally. The risk is meaningful because code execution is possible, but exploitation depends on user interaction.
Technical view
Adobe Bridge 12.0.1 and earlier are affected by a CWE-787 out-of-bounds write in font parsing. The CVSS 3.0 score is 7.8. Successful exploitation may allow arbitrary code execution in the current user context, with user interaction required to open a malicious file.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on endpoints where Adobe Bridge is installed, especially workstations handling external design, font, image, or media files. The provided sources identify Adobe Bridge 12.0.1 and earlier, but do not provide a complete asset discovery method.
Exploitation context
The CVE record says exploitation requires a victim to open a malicious file. The supplied bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or other cited evidence of active exploitation, so active exploitation should not be assumed from these sources alone.
Researcher notes
Key constraints are local attack vector, no privileges required, and required user interaction. The issue is categorized as CWE-787 and affects font parsing. The provided evidence does not include exploit availability, observed exploitation, or exact fixed version details beyond the Adobe bulletin reference.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Adobe Bridge installations and prioritize versions 12.0.1 or earlier.
- Review Adobe APSB22-25 and apply the vendor-recommended update or mitigation.
- Limit opening untrusted files in Adobe Bridge until systems are remediated.
- Use endpoint controls to restrict risky file handling on exposed workstations.
Validation and detection
- Compare installed Adobe Bridge versions against the affected 12.0.1-and-earlier range.
- Confirm remediation status against Adobe APSB22-25 or current Adobe update guidance.
- Check software inventory for unmanaged or user-installed Adobe Bridge copies.
- Review endpoint alerts involving suspicious files opened by Adobe Bridge.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.0/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://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/bridge/apsb22-25.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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CWE details
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Out-of-bounds Write
Out-of-bounds Write represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.