Adobe security alert.
October 11, 2016
Advisory overview
Qualys Vulnerability R&D Lab has released new vulnerability checks in the Enterprise TruRisk Platform to protect organizations against 89 vulnerabilities that were fixed in 3 bulletins announced today by Adobe. Customers can immediately audit their networks for these and other new vulnerabilities by accessing their Qualys subscription. Visit Qualys Security Blog to prioritize remediation.
Non-Qualys customers can audit their network for these and other vulnerabilities by signing up for a Qualys Free Trial, or by trying Qualys Community Edition.
Vulnerability details
Adobe has released 3 security bulletins to fix newly discovered flaws in their software. Qualys has released the following checks for these new vulnerabilities:
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Adobe Flash Player Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (APSB16-32)
- Severity
- Urgent 5
- Qualys ID
- 370155
- Vendor Reference
- APSB16-32
- CVE Reference
- CVE-2016-4273, CVE-2016-4286, CVE-2016-6981, CVE-2016-6982, CVE-2016-6983, CVE-2016-6984, CVE-2016-6985, CVE-2016-6986, CVE-2016-6987, CVE-2016-6989, CVE-2016-6990, CVE-2016-6992
- CVSS Scores
- Base 9.3 / Temporal 7.7
- Description
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Adobe Flash Player is a multimedia application for multiple platforms.
Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Flash Player. These updates address critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
Affected Versions:
Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.162 and earlier - Consequence
- On successful exploitation it could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
- Solution
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A patch is available at this time. Update to version 23.0.0.185
Please refer to Adobe advisory APSB16-32Patches:
The following are links for downloading patches to fix these vulnerabilities:
APSB16-32 Mac OS
APSB16-32 Windows
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Adobe Reader and Acrobat Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB16-33)
- Severity
- Critical 4
- Qualys ID
- 370154
- Vendor Reference
- APSB16-33
- CVE Reference
- CVE-2016-1089, CVE-2016-1091, CVE-2016-4095, CVE-2016-6937, CVE-2016-6939, CVE-2016-6940, CVE-2016-6941, CVE-2016-6942, CVE-2016-6943, CVE-2016-6944, CVE-2016-6945, CVE-2016-6946, CVE-2016-6947, CVE-2016-6948, CVE-2016-6949, CVE-2016-6950, CVE-2016-6951, CVE-2016-6952, CVE-2016-6953, CVE-2016-6954, CVE-2016-6955, CVE-2016-6956, CVE-2016-6957, CVE-2016-6958, CVE-2016-6959, CVE-2016-6960, CVE-2016-6961, CVE-2016-6962, CVE-2016-6963, CVE-2016-6964, CVE-2016-6965, CVE-2016-6966, CVE-2016-6967, CVE-2016-6968, CVE-2016-6969, CVE-2016-6970, CVE-2016-6971, CVE-2016-6972, CVE-2016-6973, CVE-2016-6974, CVE-2016-6975, CVE-2016-6976, CVE-2016-6977, CVE-2016-6978, CVE-2016-6979, CVE-2016-6988, CVE-2016-6993, CVE-2016-6994, CVE-2016-6995, CVE-2016-6996, CVE-2016-6997, CVE-2016-6998, CVE-2016-6999, CVE-2016-7000, CVE-2016-7001, CVE-2016-7002, CVE-2016-7003, CVE-2016-7004, CVE-2016-7005, CVE-2016-7006, CVE-2016-7007, CVE-2016-7008, CVE-2016-7009, CVE-2016-7010, CVE-2016-7011, CVE-2016-7012, CVE-2016-7013, CVE-2016-7014, CVE-2016-7015, CVE-2016-7016, CVE-2016-7017, CVE-2016-7018, CVE-2016-7019, CVE-2016-7852, CVE-2016-7853, CVE-2016-7854
- CVSS Scores
- Base 10 / Temporal 8.3
- Description
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Adobe Reader and Acrobat are applications for handling PDF files. They are prone to multiple vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of an affected system.
Affected Software:
Acrobat DC Continuous 15.017.20053 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
Acrobat Reader DC Continuous 15.017.20053 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
Adobe Reader XI 11.0.17and earlier 11.x versions for Windows and Macintosh
Acrobat DC Classic 15.006.30201 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
Acrobat Reader DC Classic 15.006.30201 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
Adobe Acrobat XI 11.0.17 and earlier 11.x versions for Windows and Macintosh
- Consequence
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Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
- Solution
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Users on Windows and Macintosh systems can utilize the Adobe product's update mechanism. The default configuration is set to run automatic update checks on a regular schedule.
Refer to APSB16-33 for more information.
Patches:
The following are links for downloading patches to fix these vulnerabilities:
APSB16-33
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Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application Unquoted Search Path Vulnerability (APSB16-34)
- Severity
- Serious 3
- Qualys ID
- 370153
- Vendor Reference
- APSB16-34
- CVE Reference
- CVE-2016-6935
- CVSS Scores
- Base 7.2 / Temporal 5.3
- Description
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Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application is your central location for managing the dozens of apps and services that are included in your Creative Cloud membership. You can also sync and share files, manage thousands of fonts, access libraries of stock photography and design assets.
Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application is prone to Unquoted Search Path vulnerability.
Affected Versions:
Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application 3.7.0.272 and earlier versions
- Consequence
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Successful exploitation could allow authenticated, unprivileged local attacker to execute arbitrary code under elevated security context of the application.
- Solution
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The vendor has released an update to fix the vulnerability. Please refer to Adobe advisory APSB16-34 for more details.
Patches:
The following are links for downloading patches to fix these vulnerabilities:
APSB16-34
These new vulnerability checks are included in Qualys vulnerability signature 2.3.449-3. Each Qualys account is automatically updated with the latest vulnerability signatures as they become available. To view the vulnerability signature version in your account, from the Qualys Help menu, select the About tab.
Selective Scan Instructions Using Qualys
To perform a selective vulnerability scan, configure a scan profile to use the following options:
- Ensure access to TCP ports 135 and 139 are available.
- Enable Windows Authentication (specify Authentication Records).
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Enable the following Qualys IDs:
- 370155
- 370154
- 370153
- If you would like the scan to return the Windows Hostname, also include QID 82044 and ensure access to UDP port 137 is available.
- If you would like to be notified if Qualys is unable to log on to a host (if Authentication fails), also include QID 105015.
In addition, prior to running a scan for these new vulnerabilities, you can estimate your exposure to these new threats by running the Risk Analysis Report, available from the Qualys Vulnerability Management Reports tab.
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For more information, customers may contact Qualys Technical Support.
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