Check Point Advisories

Adobe Flash Player Improper File Validation (APSB15-01: CVE-2015-0301)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2015-0047
Date Published:	8 Jan 2015
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Thursday 29 January, 2015
Source:	Adobe APSB15-01
Industry Reference:	CVE-2015-0301
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75, R71, R70
Who is Vulnerable?	Adobe Flash Player 16.0.0.235 and earlier versions Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.259 and earlier 13.x versions Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.425 and earlier versions for Linux Adobe AIR desktop runtime 15.0.0.356 and earlier versions Adobe AIR SDK 15.0.0.356 and earlier versions Adobe AIR SDK and Compiler 15.0.0.356 and earlier versions Adobe AIR for Android 15.0.0.356 and earlier versions
Vulnerability Description	An improper file validation issue has been reported in Adobe Flash Player. The vulnerability occurs when the Flash Broker application allows malicious dlls or exes files to be written to one of the whitelisted directories. such a malicious dll dropped in these directories could be used to deliver an attack that could lead to a crash of the player.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: APSB15-01

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block attempts to transfer malicious dll 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 Flash Player Improper File Validation (APSB15-01: CVE-2015-0301) 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 Improper File Validation (APSB15-01: CVE-2015-0301)