Check Point Reference: | CPAI-2017-0390 |
Date Published: | 10 May 2017 |
Severity: | Critical |
Last Updated: | Sunday 19 January, 2025 |
Source: | Adobe APSB17-15 |
Industry Reference: | CVE-2017-3074 |
Protection Provided by: |
Security Gateway |
Who is Vulnerable? | Adobe Flash Player on Windows Server 2012 Adobe Flash Player on Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems Adobe Flash Player on Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems Adobe Flash Player on Windows Server 2012 R2 Adobe Flash Player on Windows RT 8.1 Adobe Flash Player on Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems Adobe Flash Player on Windows 10 for x64-based Systems Adobe Flash Player on Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems Adobe Flash Player on Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems Adobe Flash Player on Windows Server 2016 Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems |
Vulnerability Description | A memory corruption vulnerability exists in Adobe Flash Player. The vulnerability is due to an error in Adobe Flash Player while parsing a specially crafted SWF file. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a victim to open a specially crafted SWF file. |
Update/Patch Avaliable | Apply patches from: APSB17-15 |
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.
This protection's log will contain the following information:
Attack Name: Adobe Flash Protection Violation.
Attack Information: Adobe Flash Player Memory Corruption (APSB17-15: CVE-2017-3074)