CVE-2021-36073

Name: CVE-2021-36073
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-01T15:15:11.967+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 5.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-36073 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Bridge version 11.1 (and earlier) is affected by a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability when parsing a crafted .SGI file. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. EPSS estimates a 5.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Bridge version 11.1 (and earlier) is affected by a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability when parsing a crafted .SGI file. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

5.58%

91.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Bridge	<= 11.1

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/bridge/apsb21-69.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/bridge/apsb21-69.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 1, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-36073?

How severe is CVE-2021-36073?

CVE-2021-36073 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-36073?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST