Check Point Advisories

Adobe Acrobat and Reader Security Bypass (APSB15-15: CVE-2015-5090)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2015-1037
Date Published:	23 Aug 2015
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Monday 31 August, 2015
Source:	Adobe APSB15-15
Industry Reference:	CVE-2015-5090
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Acrobat DC on Windows and Macintosh Acrobat Reader DC on Windows and Macintosh Acrobat DC on Windows and Macintosh Acrobat XI on Windows and Macintosh Acrobat X on Windows and Macintosh Reader XI on Windows and Macintosh Reader X on Windows and Macintosh
Vulnerability Description	A security bypass vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Acrobat and Reader. The vulnerability is due to an error in Adobe Acrobat and Reader while parsing a corrupted file. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a victim to open a specially crafted 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 Security Bypass (APSB15-15: CVE-2015-5090) 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 Security Bypass (APSB15-15: CVE-2015-5090)