Check Point Advisories

Adobe Flash Player Out-Of-Bounds Access (CVE-2017-3114)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2017-0939
Date Published:	14 Nov 2017
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Monday 08 January, 2024
Source:	Adobe APSB17-33
Industry Reference:	CVE-2017-3114
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Adobe Flash Player 27.0.0.183 and prior versions
Vulnerability Description	An out of bounds access vulnerability exists in Adobe Flash Player. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: APSB17-33

Protection Overview

This protection detects 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 R81 / R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Adobe Flash Player Out-Of-Bounds Access (CVE-2017-3114) 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 Flash Protection Violation.
Attack Information: Adobe Flash Player Out-Of-Bounds Access (CVE-2017-3114)