Check Point Advisories

Adobe Flash Player and AIR SWF File Buffer Overflow (APSB12-27; CVE-2012-5676)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2012-1300
Date Published: 30 Dec 2012
Severity: Critical
Last Updated: Thursday 21 November, 2024
Source: CVE-2012-5676
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R70

  • R71
  • R75

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    Who is Vulnerable? Adobe Flash Player 11.5.502.110 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
    Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.251 and earlier versions for Linux
    Adobe Flash Player 11.1.115.27 and earlier versions for Android 4.x
    Adobe Flash Player 11.1.111.24 and earlier versions for Android 3.x and 2.x
    Adobe AIR 3.5.0.600 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh, SDK and Android
    Vulnerability Description A remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Flash Player and AIR.
    Update/Patch AvaliableApply patches from: APSB12-27
    Vulnerability DetailsThe vulnerability is due to a buffer overflow error while handling specially crafted SWF files. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a victim to open a specially crafted SWF file. Successful exploitation would allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target.

    Protection Overview

    This protection will detect and block the transferring of malformed SWF files.

    In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, 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 and AIR SWF File Buffer Overflow (APSB12-27) 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 and AIR SWF File Buffer Overflow (APSB12-27)

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