Check Point Advisories

Adobe Acrobat and Reader Use After Free Code Execution (APSB14-01; CVE-2014-0496)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2014-0759
Date Published:	3 Feb 2014
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Wednesday 22 January, 2025
Source:	CVE-2014-0496
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R75 R71 R70
Who is Vulnerable?	Adobe Reader XI (11.0.05) and earlier 11.x versions for Windows and Macintosh Adobe Reader X (10.1.8) and earlier 10.x versions for Windows and Macintosh Adobe Acrobat XI (11.0.05) and earlier 11.x versions for Windows and Macintosh Adobe Acrobat X (10.1.8) and earlier 10.x versions for Windows and Macintosh
Vulnerability Description	A use after free vulnerability exists in Adobe Acrobat and Reader. The vulnerability is due to an error in the way Adobe Acrobat and Reader handles objects in memory. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing the user to open a specially crafted PDF file.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: APSB14-01

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, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R75 / R71 / R70

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Adobe Acrobat and Reader Use After Free Code Execution (APSB14-01) protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all modules.

SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: Adobe Products Violation
Attack Information: Adobe Acrobat and Reader Use After Free Code Execution (APSB14-01)