Check Point Advisories

Adobe Flash Player and AIR Heap Overflow (APSB14-21; CVE-2014-0559)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2014-1835
Date Published: 21 Sep 2014
Severity: Critical
Last Updated: Sunday 21 September, 2014
Source: Adobe Security Bulletin APSB14-21
Industry Reference:CVE-2014-0559
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R77

  • R76
  • R75
  • R71
  • R70

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    Who is Vulnerable? Adobe Flash Player 14.0.0.179 and earlier versions
    Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.241 and earlier 13.x versions
    Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.400 and earlier versions for Linux
    Adobe AIR desktop runtime 14.0.0.178 and earlier versions
    Adobe AIR SDK 14.0.0.178 and earlier versions
    Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler 14.0.0.178 and earlier versions
    Adobe AIR 14.0.0.179 and earlier versions for Android
    Vulnerability Description A remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Flash Player. The vulnerability is due to an improper buffer allocation while handling specially crafted SWF files. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a victim to open a specially crafted file.
    Update/Patch AvaliableApply patches from: APSB14-21

    Protection Overview

    Security Gateway R77 / R76 / R75 / R71 / R70

    1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Adobe Flash Player and AIR Heap Overflow (APSB14-21) 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:  Security Products Enforcement Violation.
    Attack Information:  Adobe Flash Player and AIR Heap Overflow (APSB14-21)

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