Check Point Advisories

Adobe Flash Player NetStream class Code Execution (APSB12-07; CVE-2012-0773)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2012-126
Date Published: 10 Apr 2012
Severity: Critical
Last Updated: Friday 29 March, 2024
Source: CVE-2012-0773
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R70

  • R71
  • R75

  • Who is Vulnerable? Adobe Flash Player 11.1.102.63 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Solaris
    Vulnerability Description A memory corruption vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Flash Player.
    Vulnerability DetailsThe vulnerability is due to memory corruption while parsing malformed FLV files. A remote attacker may exploit this issue by enticing a target user to open a specially crafted FLV file with an affected version of Flash Player. Successful exploitation could cause a crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

    Protection Overview

    This protection will detect and block the transferring of malformed FLV 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, 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 Flash Player NetStream Class Code Execution (APSB12-07) 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 Products Violation
    Attack Information: Adobe Flash Player NetStream class code execution (APSB12-07)

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