Check Point Advisories

Adobe Reader PDF File XSLT Processing Code Execution (APSB12-16; CVE-2012-1525)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2012-391
Date Published: 21 Aug 2012
Severity: High
Last Updated: Thursday 28 March, 2024
Source: CVE-2012-1525
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R75

  • R71
  • R70

  • Who is Vulnerable? Adobe Reader X (10.1.3) and earlier 10.x versions for Windows and Macintosh
    Adobe Reader 9.5.1 and earlier 9.x versions for Windows and Macintosh
    Adobe Acrobat X (10.1.3) and earlier 10.x versions for Windows and Macintosh
    Adobe Acrobat 9.5.1 and earlier 9.x versions for Windows and Macintosh
    Vulnerability Description A remote code execution has been reported in Adobe Reader.
    Update/Patch AvaliableApply patches from: APSB12-16
    Vulnerability DetailsThe vulnerability is due to a heap buffer overflow while handling malformed PDF files. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a target user to open a specially crafted PDF file. Successful exploitation would allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

    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, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

    Security Gateway R75 / R71 / R70

    1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Adobe Reader PDF File XSLT Processing Code Execution (APSB12-16) 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: Adobe Reader Violation
    Attack Information: Adobe Reader PDF File XSLT Processing Code Execution (APSB12-16)

    ×
      Feedback
    This website uses cookies for its functionality and for analytics and marketing purposes. By continuing to use this website, you agree to the use of cookies. For more information, please read our Cookies Notice.
    OK