Check Point Advisories

Adobe Acrobat Reader XFA FormCalc replace Integer Overflow (CVE-2016-1043)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2016-0643
Date Published:	14 Jul 2016
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Wednesday 27 July, 2016
Source:	Adobe APSB16-14
Industry Reference:	CVE-2016-1043
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Adobe Systems Acrobat DC Classic15.006.30121 and prior Adobe Systems Acrobat DC Continuous 15.010.20060 and prior Adobe Systems Acrobat Reader DC Classic 15.006.30121 and prior Adobe Systems Acrobat Reader DC Continuous 15.010.20060 and prior Adobe Systems Acrobat XI 11.0.15 and prior Adobe Systems Reader XI 11.0.15 and prior
Vulnerability Description	An integer overflow vulnerability exists in Adobe Acrobat Reader. The vulnerability is due to improper validation of the parameters for a certain function. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to open a maliciously crafted document. Successful exploitation of the vulnerability can possibly lead to remote code execution.
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 Reader XFA FormCalc replace Integer Overflow 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 Reader XFA FormCalc replace Integer Overflow