CVE-2022-28845
📋 TL;DR
CVE-2022-28845 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Adobe Bridge that allows arbitrary code execution when a user opens a malicious file. This affects Adobe Bridge version 12.0.1 and earlier. Attackers can exploit this to run malicious code with the privileges of the current user.
💻 Affected Systems
- Adobe Bridge
📦 What is this software?
Bridge by Adobe
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete system compromise via arbitrary code execution leading to data theft, ransomware deployment, or persistent backdoor installation.
Likely Case
Malware installation, data exfiltration, or lateral movement within the network using the victim's credentials.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if user opens file in sandboxed environment or with restricted privileges.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires user interaction (opening malicious file). No public exploit code available at disclosure.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Adobe Bridge 12.0.2 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/bridge/apsb22-25.html
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Open Adobe Bridge. 2. Go to Help > Check for Updates. 3. Follow prompts to install Bridge 12.0.2 or later. 4. Restart Bridge after installation.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Bridge file opening
allPrevent Bridge from automatically opening files by adjusting file association settings
Windows: Control Panel > Default Programs > Associate a file type or protocol with a program
macOS: Finder > Get Info > Open With > Change All
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Restrict user privileges to prevent code execution at administrative level
- Implement application whitelisting to block unauthorized executables
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Adobe Bridge version in Help > About Adobe Bridge. If version is 12.0.1 or earlier, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Windows: wmic product where name="Adobe Bridge" get version
macOS: /Applications/Adobe Bridge/Adobe Bridge.app/Contents/Info.plist | grep -A1 CFBundleShortVersionStringVerify Fix Applied:
Verify version is 12.0.2 or later in Help > About Adobe Bridge.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unexpected Bridge crashes
- Suspicious file opens in Bridge logs
- Unusual process spawning from Bridge
Network Indicators:
- Outbound connections from Bridge to unknown IPs
- DNS requests for suspicious domains after file open
SIEM Query:
process_name:"bridge.exe" AND (event_type:crash OR parent_process:unusual)