Check Point Advisories

Adobe Acrobat And Reader JavaScript API Code Execution (APSB15-15: CVE-2015-4452)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2015-1029
Date Published: 23 Aug 2015
Severity: Critical
Last Updated: Tuesday 25 August, 2015
Source: Adobe APSB15-15
Industry Reference:CVE-2015-4452
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R81, R80, R77, R75

Who is Vulnerable? Acrobat DC Continuous 2015.007.20033
Acrobat Reader DC 2015.007.20033
Acrobat DC 2015.006.30033
Acrobat Reader DC 2015.006.30033
Acrobat XI 11.0.11 and earlier versions
Acrobat X 10.1.14 and earlier versions
Reader XI 11.0.11 and earlier versions
Reader X 10.1.14 and earlier versions
Vulnerability Description A Restrictions Bypass Privileged JavaScript API Execution Vulnerability exists in Adobe Acrobat and Reader. The vulnerability is due to the use of trusted function which provides certain privileges that allows overwriting objects. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing the user to open a specially crafted PDF file. Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution.
Update/Patch AvaliableApply patches from: APSB15-15

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

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

  1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Adobe Acrobat And Reader JavaScript API Code Execution (APSB15-15: CVE-2015-4452) protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
  2. Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name:  Adobe Products Violation.
Attack Information:  Adobe Acrobat And Reader JavaScript API Code Execution (APSB15-15: CVE-2015-4452)

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