Check Point Advisories

Adobe Reader Javascript API Information Disclosure (APSB14-15; CVE-2014-0521)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2014-1642
Date Published:	17 Jun 2014
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Tuesday 23 September, 2014
Source:	Adobe APSB14-15
Industry Reference:	CVE-2014-0521
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	An Information Disclosure vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Reader. The vulnerability is due to an error in the way Adobe Reader handles specially crafted PDF files. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a victim to open a specially crafted PDF file.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: APSB14-15

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block the transferring of malformed 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, 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 Javascript API Information Disclosure (APSB14-15) 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 Reader Violation.
Attack Information: Adobe Reader Javascript API Information Disclosure (APSB14-15)