Check Point Advisories

Adobe Reader Mobile JavaScript Interface Java Code Execution (CVE-2014-0514)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2014-1530
Date Published: 15 May 2014
Severity: High
Last Updated: Thursday 15 May, 2014
Source: CVE-2014-0514
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R77

  • R76
  • R75

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    Who is Vulnerable? Adobe Systems Adobe Reader Mobile for Android prior to 11.2
    Vulnerability Description A code execution vulnerability exists in Adobe Mobile Reader for Android. The vulnerability is due to a failure to restrict access to certain JavaScript interfaces. A remote unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by enticing a target user to open a crafted document.
    Update/Patch AvaliableApply patches from: APSB14-12

    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 R77 / R76 / R75 / R71 / R70

    1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Adobe Reader Mobile JavaScript Interface Java 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 Reader Violation.
    Attack Information:  Adobe Reader Mobile JavaScript Interface Java Code Execution

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