Check Point Advisories

Adobe Acrobat and Reader Privilege Escalation (APSB15-15: CVE-2015-4438)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2015-1022
Date Published:	20 Aug 2015
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Sunday 23 August, 2015
Source:	Adobe APSB15-15
Industry Reference:	CVE-2015-4438
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Acrobat DC 2015.007.20033 Acrobat Reader DC 2015.007.20033 Acrobat DC Classic 2015.006.30033 Windows and Macintosh Acrobat Reader DC Classic 2015.006.30033 Acrobat XI 11.0.11 and earlier versions Acrobat X 10.1.14 and earlier versions Reader XI 11.0.11 and earlier versions Reader X 10.1.14 and earlier versions
Vulnerability Description	A privilege escalation vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Acrobat and Reader. The vulnerability is due to an error in Adobe Acrobat or Reader while parsing a specially crafted PDF file. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a victim to open a specially crafted PDF file.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: APSB15-15

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 Privilege Escalation (APSB15-15: CVE-2015-4438) 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 Privilege Escalation (APSB15-15: CVE-2015-4438)