CVE-2022-28847 is a security vulnerability identified in Adobe Bridge, specifically affecting version 12.0.1 and earlier. The flaw is categorized as an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787), which occurs when the software writes data outside the boundaries of allocated memory. This type of vulnerability can lead to memory corruption, potentially allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the current user. The exploitation vector requires user interaction, meaning that a victim must open a specially crafted malicious file using Adobe Bridge for the vulnerability to be triggered. Since Adobe Bridge is a digital asset management application widely used by creative professionals for organizing and previewing multimedia files, the vulnerability poses a risk primarily to users who handle untrusted or malicious files. There are no known exploits in the wild as of the latest information, and no official patches or updates have been linked to this CVE, which suggests that mitigation relies on cautious user behavior and monitoring until a fix is released. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability to some extent, as arbitrary code execution could allow attackers to manipulate files, steal information, or disrupt operations within the user’s environment. However, the requirement for user interaction and the absence of privilege escalation limits the scope of the threat to the current user context rather than system-wide compromise.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2022-28847 depends largely on the extent to which Adobe Bridge is used within their workflows. Organizations in creative industries such as advertising, media production, publishing, and design are more likely to be affected due to their reliance on Adobe Bridge for asset management. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized code execution, potentially resulting in data theft, manipulation of digital assets, or disruption of creative workflows. While the vulnerability does not inherently allow privilege escalation, attackers could use it as a foothold for further lateral movement or persistence if combined with other vulnerabilities or misconfigurations. The requirement for user interaction reduces the risk of widespread automated exploitation but does not eliminate targeted attacks, especially spear-phishing or social engineering campaigns aimed at creative teams. Additionally, compromised systems could be used as entry points for broader attacks against corporate networks. The lack of known exploits in the wild currently limits immediate risk, but the vulnerability remains a concern until patched. Organizations with strict data protection requirements under GDPR should consider the potential confidentiality risks associated with arbitrary code execution.

1. Implement strict user awareness training focused on the risks of opening untrusted files, especially within creative teams using Adobe Bridge. 2. Restrict the use of Adobe Bridge to trusted file sources and consider sandboxing or running the application with least privilege to limit the impact of potential exploitation. 3. Monitor network and endpoint logs for unusual behavior indicative of exploitation attempts, such as unexpected process launches or file modifications originating from Adobe Bridge. 4. Employ application control or whitelisting to prevent execution of unauthorized code that could be introduced via this vulnerability. 5. Regularly check for and apply official Adobe patches or updates addressing this vulnerability as soon as they become available. 6. Use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools to detect and respond to suspicious activities related to Adobe Bridge processes. 7. Consider isolating systems used for handling untrusted files from critical network segments to reduce lateral movement risk.