Check Point Advisories

Adobe Flash Player Use After Free Code Execution (APSB14-09; CVE-2014-0507)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2014-1340
Date Published: 10 Apr 2014
Severity: Critical
Last Updated: Thursday 10 April, 2014
Source: CVE-2014-0507
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R77

  • R76
  • R75
  • R71
  • R70

  • Who is Vulnerable? Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.77 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
    Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.346 and earlier versions for Linux
    Adobe AIR 4.0.0.1628 and earlier versions for Android
    Adobe AIR 4.0.0.1628 SDK and earlier versions
    Adobe AIR 4.0.0.1628 SDK & Compiler and earlier versions
    Vulnerability Description A remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Flash Player. The vulnerability is due to a use-after-free error while loading specially crafted SWF files. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing the victim to open a specially crafted SWF file.
    Update/Patch AvaliableApply patches from: APSB14-09

    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 R77 / R76 / R75 / R71 / R70

    1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Adobe Flash Player Use After Free Code Execution (APSB14-09: CVE-2014-0507) 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 Use After Free Code Execution (APSB14-09: CVE-2014-0507)

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