Adobe Flash Player Malicious Field Memory Corruption (APSB12-14; CVE-2012-2037)
| Check Point Reference: | CPAI-2012-272 | |
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| Source: | Adobe Security Bulletin APSB12-14 | |
| Industry Reference(s): | CVE-2012-2037 | |
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Security Gateway
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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 |
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| Vulnerability Description A memory corruption vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Flash Player. |
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Vulnerability Details The vulnerability is due to an error in Adobe Flash Player when parsing an SWF file containing a specially crafted field. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a victim to open a specially crafted SWF file. Successful exploitation would allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target. |
Protection Overview
This protection will detect and block the transferring of a specially crafted SWF file.
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.