Check Point Advisories

Adobe Flash Player Use After Free Code Execution (APSB14-24: CVE-2014-8438)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2015-0067
Date Published:	25 Jan 2015
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Sunday 19 January, 2025
Source:	Adobe APSB14-24
Industry Reference:	CVE-2014-8438
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75, R71, R70
Who is Vulnerable?	Adobe Flash Player 15.0.0.189 and earlier versions Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.250 and earlier 13.x versions Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.411 and earlier versions for Linux Adobe AIR desktop runtime 15.0.0.293 and earlier versions Adobe AIR SDK 15.0.0.302 and earlier versions Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler 15.0.0.302 and earlier versions Adobe AIR 15.0.0.293 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 mp4 files. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing the victim to open a specially crafted file.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: APSB14-24

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 (APSB14-24: CVE-2014-8438) 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 (APSB14-24: CVE-2014-8438)