Check Point Advisories

PDF Containing Obfuscated JavaScript Code (CVE-2010-0188; CVE-2010-2883)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2015-0221
Date Published:	24 Feb 2015
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Wednesday 29 April, 2015
Source:
Industry Reference:	CVE-2010-0188 CVE-2010-2883
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Adobe Readers
Vulnerability Description	New exploits were released for several remote code execution vulnerabilities that were discovered in the way Adobe Acrobat Reader and Foxit Reader handle specially crafted PDF files. Although various security products provide coverage against many malformed PDF files vulnerabilities, these new exploits could potentially bypass security products by using PDF files that contain obfuscated JavaScript code.

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block PDF files with obfuscated JavaScript code.

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

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the PDF Containing Obfuscated JavaScript Code 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 Reader Violation.
Attack Information: PDF Containing Obfuscated JavaScipt Code