Check Point Advisories

Adobe Acrobat and Reader API Calls Code Execution (APSB15-10: CVE-2015-3062; CVE-2015-3060)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2015-0609
Date Published:	25 May 2015
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Sunday 31 May, 2015
Source:	Adobe APSB15-10
Industry Reference:	CVE-2015-3060 CVE-2015-3062
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Adobe Reader XI (11.0.10) and earlier 11.x versions Adobe Reader X (10.1.13) and earlier 10.x versions Adobe Acrobat XI (11.0.10) and earlier 11.x versions Adobe Acrobat X (10.1.13) and earlier 10.x versions
Vulnerability Description	A remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Acrobat and Reader. The vulnerability is due to the way Adobe Reader handles certain API functions, that could lead to bypass restrictions. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a target user to open a specially crafted PDF file.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: APSB15-10

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

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Adobe Acrobat and Reader API Calls Code Execution (APSB15-10: CVE-2015-3062) 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: Adobe Acrobat and Reader API Calls Code Execution (APSB15-10: CVE-2015-3062)