Check Point Advisories

Adobe Flash Player ActiveX Control Cross-Site Scripting (APSB12-03; CVE-2012-0767)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2012-068
Date Published: 27 Feb 2012
Severity: Critical
Last Updated: Friday 22 November, 2024
Source: CVE-2012-0767
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R70

  • R71
  • R75

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    Who is Vulnerable? Adobe Flash Player 11.1.102.55 and earlier versions
    Vulnerability Description A cross-site scripting vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Flash Player.
    Vulnerability DetailsThe vulnerability is due to an error in the ActiveX Control while executing JavaScript code. A remote attacker may exploit this issue by enticing a user to open a specially crafted URL containing malicious JavaScript code. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to execute script content in the user's security context.

    Protection Overview

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

    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 ActiveX Control Cross-Site Scripting (APSB12-03) 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 ActiveX Control cross-site scripting (APSB12-03)

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