Adobe Flash Player Layered Animation Object Buffer Overflow (APSB11-28; CVE-2011-2460)
| Check Point Reference: | CPAI-2011-551 | |
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| Source: | Adobe Security Bulletin APSB11-28 | |
| Industry Reference(s): | CVE-2011-2460 | |
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| Who is Vulnerable? Adobe Flash Player 11.0.1.152 and earlier versions for Windows Adobe Flash Player 11.0.1.152 and earlier versions for Macintosh Adobe Flash Player 11.0.1.152 and earlier versions for Linux Adobe Flash Player 11.0.1.152 and earlier versions for Solaris Adobe Flash Player 11.0.1.153 and earlier versions for Android | ||
| Vulnerability Description A memory corruption vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Flash Player. |
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Update/Patch Available Adobe has released an update to address this vulnerability. |
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Vulnerability Details The vulnerability is due to a buffer overrun while processing 3D coordinates in objects within layered animations. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to open a web page containing an embedded malformed SWF file. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to take complete control of the target system. |
Protection Overview
This protection will detect and block the transferring of malicious SWF files.
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, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.
To configure the defense, select your product from the list below and follow the related protection steps.