Check Point Advisories

Adobe Acrobat and Reader Type Confusion (APSB17-36: CVE-2017-16406)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2017-0976
Date Published:	14 Nov 2017
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Tuesday 14 November, 2017
Source:	Adobe APSB17-36
Industry Reference:	CVE-2017-16406
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Adobe Acrobat DC Continuous for Windows 2017.011.30059 Adobe Acrobat DC Continuous for Macintosh 2017.011.30059 Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous for Windows 2017.011.30059 Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous for Macintosh 2017.011.30059 Adobe Acrobat DC Classic for Windows 2015.006.30352 Adobe Acrobat DC Classic for Macintosh 2015.006.30352 Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Classic for Windows 2015.006.30352 Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Classic for Macintosh 2015.006.30352 Adobe Acrobat XI Desktop for Windows 11.0.21 Adobe Acrobat XI Desktop for Macintosh 11.0.21 Adobe Acrobat Reader XI Desktop for Windows 11.0.21 Adobe Acrobat Reader XI Desktop for Macintosh 11.0.21
Vulnerability Description	A type confusion overflow vulnerability exists in Adobe Acrobat and Reader. The vulnerability is due to how Adobe Acrobat and Reader processes EMF files. A remote attacker may exploit this vulnerability by enticing a target user to open a specially crafted EMF file.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: APSB17-36

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 Type Confusion (APSB17-36: CVE-2017-16406) 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 Type Confusion (APSB17-36: CVE-2017-16406)