Product:
Bridge
Summary
Bridge versions 16.0.2, 15.1.4 and earlier are affected by a Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue requires user interaction in that a victim must open a malicious file.
Details
| Severity | Base Score | CVE |
|---|---|---|
| HIGH | 7.8 | CVE-2026-27313 |
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must craft a malicious file that, when opened by the victim using an affected version of Bridge, triggers the buffer overflow. This requires the victim to be tricked into opening the file, which can be delivered through various means such as email attachments or downloads from untrusted sources.
Affected Products
- Bridge 16.0.2: Affected by a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
- Bridge 15.1.4: Also vulnerable to the same issue.
Mitigation
Users are advised to update to the latest version of Bridge to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, exercising caution when opening files from untrusted sources can help prevent exploitation.