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Adobe Acrobat Reader JavaScript openDoc Method Code Execution (APSB11-24; CVE-2011-2431)

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Check Point Reference: CPAI-2011-415
Date Published:
Severity:
Source: Adobe Security Bulletin APSB11-24
Industry Reference(s): CVE-2011-2431
Protection Provided by: Security Gateway
  • R75
  • R71
  • R70
Who is Vulnerable?
Adobe Reader X (10.1) and earlier
Adobe Acrobat X (10.1) and earlier (for Windows and Macintos)
Vulnerability Description
A code execution vulnerability has been reported in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Update/Patch Available
Apply patches from here
Vulnerability Details
The vulnerability is due to an error while parsing PDF files containing a call to certain functions. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by enticing an unsuspecting user to open a specially crafted PDF document. Successful exploitation would allow an attacker to execute code in the target system, in the security context of the logged-on user.

Protection Overview
This protection will detect and block the transferring of malicious PDF files.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your product to the latest update. For information on how to update , go to SBP-2006-05, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

To configure the defense, select your product from the list below and follow the related protection steps.

Security Gateway R75 / R71 / R70

How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Adobe Acrobat Reader JavaScript openDoc Method Code Execution (APSB11-24) protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
2. Install policy on all modules.

How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: Adobe Products Violation
Attack Information: Adobe Acrobat Reader JavaScript openDoc method code execution (APSB11-2)