Check Point Advisories

Adobe Flash Player Type Confusion Code Execution (APSB15-04: CVE-2015-0317)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2015-0169
Date Published: 17 Feb 2015
Severity: Critical
Last Updated: Monday 09 March, 2015
Source: Adobe APSB15-04
Industry Reference:CVE-2015-0317
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R81, R80, R77, R75, R71, R70
Who is Vulnerable? Adobe Flash Player 16.0.0.296 and earlier versions
Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.264 and earlier 13.x versions
Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.440 and earlier 11.x 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 AvaliableApply patches from: APSB15-04

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, 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 Type Confusion Code Execution (APSB15-04: CVE-2015-0317) 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 Type Confusion Code Execution (APSB15-04: CVE-2015-0317)

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