Check Point Advisories

Adobe Reader Malformed JavaScript Security Bypass (APSB14-15: CVE-2014-0512)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2014-1579
Date Published:	29 May 2014
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Monday 02 June, 2014
Source:	Adobe APSB14-15
Industry Reference:	CVE-2014-0512
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75, R71, R70
Who is Vulnerable?	Adobe Reader XI (11.0.06) and earlier 11.x versions for Windows and Macintosh Adobe Reader X (10.1.9) and earlier 10.x versions for Windows and Macintosh Adobe Acrobat XI (11.0.06) and earlier 11.x versions for Windows and Macintosh Adobe Acrobat X (10.1.9) and earlier 10.x versions for Windows and Macintosh
Vulnerability Description	A security bypass vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Flash Player. The vulnerability is due to an error in the way Adobe Flash Player handles specially crafted files. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a victim to open a specially crafted HTML file.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: APSB14-15

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 / R71 / R70

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Adobe Reader Malformed JavaScript Security Bypass (APSB14-15: CVE-2014-0512) 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 Products Violation.
Attack Information: Adobe Reader Malformed JavaScript Security Bypass (APSB14-15: CVE-2014-0512)