Check Point Advisories

Adobe Flash Player Use After Free Code Execution (APSB14-18: CVE-2014-0538)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2014-1763
Date Published:	19 Aug 2014
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Wednesday 15 January, 2025
Source:	Adobe APSB14-18
Industry Reference:	CVE-2014-0538
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75, R71, R70
Who is Vulnerable?	Adobe Flash Player 14.0.0.145 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.394 and earlier versions for Linux Adobe AIR 14.0.0.110 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh Adobe AIR 14.0.0.137 SDK and earlier versions Adobe AIR 14.0.0.137 SDK & Compiler and earlier versions Adobe AIR 14.0.0.137 and earlier versions for Android
Vulnerability Description	A remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Flash Player. The vulnerability is due to a use-after-free error while loading specially crafted SWF files. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing the victim to open a specially crafted SWF file.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: APSB14-18

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 Use After Free Code Execution (APSB14-18: CVE-2014-0538) 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 Use After Free Code Execution (APSB14-18: CVE-2014-0538)