Check Point Advisories

Adobe Reader U3D array boundary code execution (APSB10-02: CVE-2009-3953)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2015-0558
Date Published: 11 May 2015
Severity: Critical
Last Updated: Sunday 17 May, 2015
Source: Adobe APSB10-02
Industry Reference:CVE-2009-3953
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable? Adobe Reader 9.3 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX
Adobe Acrobat 9.3 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
Vulnerability Description A memory corruption vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Reader and Acrobat. The vulnerability is due to incorrect memory buffer allocation while parsing a corrupted PDF file. A remote attacker may exploit this vulnerability by enticing a target user to open a specially crafted PDF file.
Update/Patch AvaliableApply patches from: APSB10-02

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

  1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Adobe Reader U3D array boundary code execution (APSB10-02: CVE-2009-3953) 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 Products Violation.
Attack Information:  Adobe Reader U3D array boundary code execution (APSB10-02: CVE-2009-3953)

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