Check Point Advisories

Adobe Flash Player Out of Bound Memory Corruption (APSB12-22; CVE-2012-5269)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2012-1253
Date Published: 30 Dec 2012
Severity: Critical
Last Updated: Friday 31 January, 2025
Source: CVE-2012-5269
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R70

  • R71
  • R75

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    Who is Vulnerable? Adobe Flash Player 11.4.402.278 and earlier versions for Windows
    Adobe Flash Player 11.4.402.265 and earlier versions for Macintosh
    Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.238 and earlier versions for Linux
    Adobe Flash Player 11.1.115.17 and earlier versions for Android 4.x
    Adobe Flash Player 11.1.111.16 and earlier versions for Android 3.x and 2.x
    Adobe AIR 3.4.0.2540 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
    Adobe AIR 3.4.0.2540 SDK (includes AIR for iOS) and earlier versions
    Adobe AIR 3.4.0.2540 and earlier versions for Android
    Vulnerability Description A remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Flash Player.
    Update/Patch AvaliableApply patches from: APSB12-22
    Vulnerability DetailsThe vulnerability is due to an out-of-bounds memory write while handling specially crafted SWF files. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a target user to open a specially crafted SWF file. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target.

    Protection Overview

    This protection will detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

    In order for the protection to be activated, update your product to the latest update. For information on how to update , go to SBP-2006-05, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

    Security Gateway R75 / R71 / R70

    1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Adobe Flash Player Out of Bounds Memory Corruption (APSB12-22) protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
    2. Install policy on all modules.

    SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
    Attack Name: Adobe Products Violation
    Attack Information: Adobe Flash Player Out of Bounds Memory Corruption (APSB12-22)

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