Adobe Flash Player Out-of-bound Read Vulnerability (CVE-2014-0499)

  CVE Identifier: CVE-2014-0499
  Advisory Date: FEB 28, 2014

  DESCRIPTION

Several versions of Adobe Flash Player has a vulnerability where it does not prevent access to address information, which in turn makes it easier for attackers to evade existing mitigation technology like Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR). When successfully exploited, this vulnerability leads to information disclosure. Note that the out-of-bound read vulnerability also exists in certain versions of Adobe AIR.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.

  SOLUTION

  PATCH: http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb14-07.html

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1005919
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1005919 - Adobe Flash Player Out Of Bound Read Vulnerability (CVE-2014-0499)

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.336 and earlier versions for Linux
  • Adobe AIR 3.9.0.1390 SDK and earlier versions
  • Adobe Flash Player 12.0.0.44 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
  • Adobe AIR 4.0.0.1390 and earlier versions for Android
  • Adobe AIR 3.9.0.1390 SDK & Compiler and earlier versions

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