Check Point Advisories

Adobe Acrobat and Reader Security Bypass (APSB16-14: CVE-2016-1044)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2016-0465
Date Published:	14 Jun 2016
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Tuesday 14 June, 2016
Source:	Adobe APSB16-14
Industry Reference:	CVE-2016-1044
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 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: APSB16-14

Protection Overview

This protection detects 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 (APSB16-14: CVE-2016-1044) 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 (APSB16-14: CVE-2016-1044)