Check Point Advisories

Adobe Acrobat and Reader Memory Leak (APSB16-14: CVE-2016-1092)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2016-0418
Date Published: 31 May 2016
Severity: Critical
Last Updated: Wednesday 01 June, 2016
Source: Adobe APSB16-14
Industry Reference:CVE-2016-1092
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable? Acrobat DC 15.010.20060 and earlier versions
Acrobat Reader DC 15.010.20060 and earlier versions
Acrobat DC 15.006.30121 and earlier versions
Acrobat Reader DC 15.006.30121 and earlier versions
Acrobat XI 11.0.15 and earlier versions
Reader XI 11.0.15 and earlier versions
Vulnerability Description A memory leak vulnerability exists in Adobe Reader. The vulnerability is due to an error in Adobe Reader while handling specially crafted PDF files. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a target user to open a malicious website containing a specially crafted PDF file.
Update/Patch AvaliableApply patches from: APSB16-14

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 Acrobat and Reader Memory Leak (APSB16-14: CVE-2016-1092) 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 Reader Violation.
Attack Information:  Adobe Acrobat and Reader Memory Leak (APSB16-14: CVE-2016-1092)

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