Check Point Advisories

Adobe Flash Player Type Confusion Arbitrary Code Execution (APSB13-28; CVE-2013-5331)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2013-3758
Date Published:	14 Jan 2014
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Wednesday 22 January, 2025
Source:	CVE-2013-5331
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R70 R71 R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Adobe Flash Player 11.9.900.152 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.327 and earlier versions for Linux Adobe AIR 3.9.0.1210 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh Adobe AIR 3.9.0.1210 and earlier versions for Android Adobe AIR 3.9.0.1210 SDK and earlier versions Adobe AIR 3.9.0.1210 SDK & Compiler and earlier versions
Vulnerability Description	A remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Flash Player. The vulnerability is due to a type confusion condition while handling a malformed SWF file. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a victim to open a specially crafted SWF file. Successful exploitation would allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: APSB13-28

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block the transferring of malicious SWF 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, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R75 / R71 / R70

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Adobe Flash Player Type Confusion Arbitrary Code Execution (APSB13-28) 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 Reader Violation
Attack Information: Adobe Flash Player Type Confusion Arbitrary Code Execution (APSB13-28)