CVE-2023-22231: Adobe Bridge versions 12.0.3 (and earlier) and 13.0.1 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vuln

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2023-22231 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting bridge. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Adobe Bridge versions 12.0.3 (and earlier) and 13.0.1 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations such as ASLR. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 74%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2023-02-17
Last modified	2026-10-28

Publisher (CNA): Adobe Systems Incorporated · Vendor: adobe

Last updated 2026-10-28 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-17 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-28 19:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adobe bridge UPGRADE

Affected: >= 12.0.0 and < 12.0.4 · >= 13.0.0 and < 13.0.2

Fixed in: 12.0.4, 13.0.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bridge || rpm -q bridge || bridge --version

2. UPGRADE to 12.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bridge

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bridge

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 12.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison bridge sudo apt install bridge=<VERSION_BEFORE_12.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold bridge

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list bridge sudo dnf downgrade bridge-<VERSION_BEFORE_12.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add bridge

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-22231?

bridge: upgrade to 12.0.4, 13.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-22231 being exploited?

CVE-2023-22231 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-22231 affect?

CVE-2023-22231 affects bridge. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Adobe Bridge versions 12.0.3 (and earlier) and 13.0.1 (and earlier) are affected by an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that could lead to disclosure of sensitive memory. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to bypass mitigations s

How urgent is CVE-2023-22231?

Priority 26/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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