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Update Protection against Adobe Reader and Acrobat Launch Action Command Code Execution Vulnerability (APSB10-15)

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Check Point Reference: CPAI-2010-211
Date Published:
Severity:
Source: Adobe Security Bulletin APSB10-15
Industry Reference(s): CVE-2010-1240
Protection Provided by: Security Gateway
  • R71
  • R70
IPS-1
  • IPS-1
  • IPS-1 NGX R65
Who is Vulnerable?
Adobe Reader 9.3.2 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh, and UNIX
Adobe Acrobat 9.3.2 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability has been discovered in Adobe Reader and Acrobat. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on an affected system via a specially crafted PDF file. Portable Document Format (PDF) is an open file format created by Adobe Systems. It is used for representing two-dimensional documents in a device and resolution independent fixed-layout document format. Successful exploitation of this issue will allow execution of arbitrary code on an affected system.
Update/Patch Available
Apply Hotfix:
Adobe Security Bulletin APSB10-15
Vulnerability Details
The vulnerability is due to an error in the Adobe Reader and Acrobat that fail to restrict the contents of one text field in the Launch File warning dialog, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick users into executing an arbitrary local program that was specified in a PDF document. A remote attacker could trigger this issue via a specially crafted PDF file. Successful exploitation will allow execution of arbitrary code once the user is tricked by the malicious PDF file.

Protection Overview
This protection detects and blocks the transferring of specially crafted PDF files over HTTP. 

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 taband select the version of your choice. 

To configure the defense, select your product from the list below and follow the related protection steps.

Security Gateway: R70/R71

How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the IPS tab, click Protections > By Protocol > Application Intelligence > Content Protection > Adobe Reader and Acrobat.
2. In the right pane, double-click the Adobe Reader Launch Action Command Code Execution (APSB10-15)  protection.
3. In the Protection Details window, click on Edit. Choose the protection's Action (Override IPS Policy with: Prevent/Detect), and apply Additional Settings. 
4. Install policy on all modules.

How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
SmartView Tracker will log the following entries: 

Attack Name: Adobe Reader Violation
Attack Information: Adobe Reader Launch action command code execution (APSB10-15)

IPS-1 & IPS-1 NGX R65

How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the IPS-1 Policy Manager, click on the Protection tab.
2. In the Protection tree, click Application Intelligence > Badfiles, and select the PDF Skimmer protection group
3. Click Adobe Reader Launch Action Command Code Execution (APSB10-15) (IPS-1 NGX R65 only).
4. In the configuration pane, under Settings, check Active.
5. Click on Install Policy.

How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
Upon attack, the following entries will be logged:

Alert Name: Badfiles PDF Skimming
Description: Adobe Reader Launch Action Command Code Execution (APSB10-15)