Check Point Advisories

Adobe Acrobat and Reader Integer Overflow (APSB15-15: CVE-2015-5097)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2015-0915
Date Published:	3 Aug 2015
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Tuesday 26 March, 2019
Source:	Adobe APSB15-15
Industry Reference:	CVE-2015-5097
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Acrobat DC 2015.007.20033 Windows and Macintosh Acrobat Reader DC 2015.007.20033 Windows and Macintosh Acrobat DC 2015.006.30033 Windows and Macintosh Acrobat Reader DC 2015.006.30033 Windows and Macintosh Acrobat XI 11.0.11 and earlier versions Windows and Macintosh Acrobat X 10.1.14 and earlier versions Windows and Macintosh Reader XI 11.0.11 and earlier versions Windows and Macintosh Reader X 10.1.14 and earlier versions Windows and Macintosh
Vulnerability Description	An integer overflow vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Reader and Acrobat. The vulnerability is due to an error in Adobe Acrobat while parsing a specially crafted TIFF file. A remote attacker may exploit this vulnerability by enticing a target user to open a specially crafted TIFF file.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply 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

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Adobe Acrobat and Reader Integer Overflow (APSB15-15: CVE-2015-5097) 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 Reader Violation.
Attack Information: Adobe Acrobat and Reader Integer Overflow (APSB15-15: CVE-2015-5097)