Check Point Advisories

Adobe Reader and Acrobat JavaScript scheme URI Remote Code Execution (CVE-2013-5325)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2013-3496
Date Published: 26 Nov 2013
Severity: Critical
Last Updated: Saturday 04 January, 2025
Source: CVE-2013-5325
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R70

  • R71
  • R75

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    Who is Vulnerable? Adobe Reader XI (11.0.04) for Windows
    Adobe Acrobat XI (11.0.04) for Windows
    Vulnerability Description A remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Reader and Acrobat.
    Vulnerability DetailsThe vulnerability is due to an error while loading a PDF containing a malicious JavaScript code. A remote attacker may exploit this issue by enticing a target user to open a malicious PDF file with an affected version of Adobe Reader or Acrobat.

    Protection Overview

    IPS will detect and block the transferring of malicious PDF 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 Reader and Acrobat JavaScript scheme URI Remote Code Execution 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 Reader and Acrobat JavaScript scheme URI Remote Code Execution

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