Check Point Advisories

Adobe Acrobat and Reader Use-After-Free Code Execution (APSB16-02: CVE-2016-0941)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2016-0040
Date Published: 25 Jan 2016
Severity: Critical
Last Updated: Wednesday 27 January, 2016
Source: Adobe APSB16-02
Industry Reference:CVE-2016-0941
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R81, R80, R77, R75

Who is Vulnerable? Acrobat DC 15.009.20077 and earlier versions
Acrobat Reader DC 15.009.20077 and earlier versions
Acrobat DC 15.006.30097 and earlier versions
Acrobat Reader 15.006.30097 and earlier versions
Acrobat XI 11.0.13 and earlier versions
Reader XI 11.0.13 and earlier versions
Vulnerability Description A use after free vulnerability exists in Adobe Acrobat and Reader. The vulnerability is due to an error in the way Adobe Acrobat and Reader handles objects in memory. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing the user to open a specially crafted PDF file.
Update/Patch AvaliableApply patches from: APSB16-02

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 Use-After-Free Code Execution (APSB16-02: CVE-2016-0941) 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 Use-After-Free Code Execution (APSB16-02: CVE-2016-0941)

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