Check Point Advisories

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

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2014-1530
Date Published: 8 May 2014
Severity: High
Last Updated: Tuesday 21 October, 2014
Source: Adobe APSB14-12
Industry Reference:CVE-2014-0514
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R81, R80, R77, R75
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, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R80 / R77 / R75

  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 Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name:  Adobe Reader Violation.
Attack Information:  Adobe Reader Mobile JavaScript Interface Java Code Execution

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