Check Point Advisories

Adobe Flash Player Buffer Overflow Arbitrary Code Execution (CVE-2014-0515)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2014-1492
Date Published:	29 Apr 2014
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Wednesday 15 January, 2025
Source:	Adobe APSB14-13
Industry Reference:	CVE-2014-0515
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75, R71, R70
Who is Vulnerable?	Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.182 and earlier versions for Windows Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.201 and earlier versions for Macintosh Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.350 and earlier versions for Linux
Vulnerability Description	An arbitrary code execution vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Flash Player. The vulnerability is due to a buffer overflow while handling specially crafted SWF files. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary files on the victim's computer.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: APSB14-13

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, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R81 / R80 / R77 / R75 / R71 / R70

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Adobe Flash Player Buffer Overflow Arbitrary Code Execution (CVE-2014-0515) protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: Adobe Flash Protection Violation.
Attack Information: Adobe Flash Player Buffer Overflow Arbitrary Code Execution (CVE-2014-0515)