Check Point Advisories

Adobe Flash Player Malicious JavaScript Code Execution (APSB12-14; CVE-2012-2035)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2012-273
Date Published: 18 Jun 2012
Severity: Critical
Last Updated: Thursday 28 March, 2024
Source: CVE-2012-2035
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R70

  • R71
  • R75

  • Who is Vulnerable? Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.235 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh and Linux operating systems
    Adobe Flash Player 11.1.115.8 and earlier versions for Android 4.x, and Adobe Flash Player 11.1.111.9 and earlier versions for Android 3.x and 2.x
    Adobe AIR 3.2.0.2070 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh and Android
    Vulnerability Description A remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Flash Player.
    Vulnerability DetailsThe vulnerability is due to a stack overflow condition in Adobe Flash Player during certain events. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a victim to open a specially crafted HTML page containing malicious JavaScript code. Successful exploitation would allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target.

    Protection Overview

    This protection will detect and block attempts to open a specially crafted HTML page.

    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.

    Security Gateway R75 / R71 / R70

    1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Adobe Flash Player Malicious JavaScript Code Execution (APSB12-14) protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
    2. Install policy on all modules.

    SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
    Attack Name: Adobe Products Violation
    Attack Information: Adobe Flash Player Malicious JavaScript Code Execution (APSB12-14)

    ×
      Feedback
    This website uses cookies for its functionality and for analytics and marketing purposes. By continuing to use this website, you agree to the use of cookies. For more information, please read our Cookies Notice.
    OK