Check Point Advisories

Adobe Acrobat and Reader Use After Free Code Execution (APSB16-33: CVE-2016-6979)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2016-0906
Date Published:	13 Oct 2016
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Wednesday 19 October, 2016
Source:	Adobe APSB16-33
Industry Reference:	CVE-2016-6979
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Acrobat DC Continuous 15.017.20053 and earlier versions Acrobat Reader DC Continuous 15.017.20053 and earlier versions Acrobat DC Classic 15.006.30201 and earlier versions Acrobat Reader DC Classic 15.006.30201 and earlier versions Acrobat XI Desktop 11.0.17 and earlier versions Reader XI Desktop 11.0.17 and earlier versions
Vulnerability Description	A use after free vulnerability exists in Adobe Acrobat and Reader. The vulnerability is due to an error in the way Adobe Acrobat and Reader handles objects in memory. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing the user to open a specially crafted PDF file.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: APSB16-33

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 Use After Free Code Execution (APSB16-33: CVE-2016-6979) 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 Use After Free Code Execution (APSB16-33: CVE-2016-6979)