Check Point Advisories

Adobe Flash Player Type Confusion Code Execution (APSB14-24: CVE-2014-0586)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2014-2328
Date Published:	25 Dec 2014
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Sunday 04 January, 2015
Source:	Adobe APSB14-24
Industry Reference:	CVE-2014-0586
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75, R71, R70
Who is Vulnerable?	Adobe Flash Player 15.0.0.189 and earlier versions Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.250 and earlier 13.x versions Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.411 and earlier versions for Linux Adobe AIR desktop runtime 15.0.0.293 and earlier versions Adobe AIR SDK 15.0.0.302 and earlier versions Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler 15.0.0.302 and earlier versions Adobe AIR 15.0.0.293 and earlier versions for Android
Vulnerability Description	A remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Flash Player. The vulnerability is due to a type confusion condition while handling a malformed SWF file. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a victim to open a specially crafted SWF file. Successful exploitation would allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: APSB14-24

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, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R80 / R77 / R75 / R71 / R70

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Adobe Flash Player Type Confusion Code Execution (APSB14-24: CVE-2014-0586) protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: Adobe Flash Protection Violation.
Attack Information: Adobe Flash Player Type Confusion Code Execution (APSB14-24: CVE-2014-0586)