Check Point Advisories

Adobe Flash Player Use After Free Code Execution (APSB14-27: CVE-2014-8443)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2015-0018
Date Published: 11 Jan 2015
Severity: High
Last Updated: Tuesday 17 February, 2015
Source: Adobe APSB14-27
Industry Reference:CVE-2014-8443
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R81, R80, R77, R75, R71, R70
Who is Vulnerable? Adobe Flash Player 15.0.0.242 and earlier versions
Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.258 and earlier 13.x versions
Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.424 and earlier versions for Linux
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 AvaliableApply patches from: APSB14-27

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

  1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Adobe Flash Player Use After Free Code Execution (APSB14-27: CVE-2014-8443) protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
  2. 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 (APSB14-27: CVE-2014-8443)

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