Check Point Advisories

VMware SpringSource Spring Framework class.classloader Remote Code Execution (CVE-2010-1622)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2011-281
Date Published:	7 Jun 2011
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Wednesday 03 July, 2013
Source:
Industry Reference:	CVE-2010-1622
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?
Vulnerability Description	The vulnerability is caused due to an error in the mechanism used to update the properties of an object with client provided data. A vulnerability has been reported in Spring Framework. A vulnerability has been reported in Spring Framework, which can allow attackers to compromise a vulnerable system. The vulnerability is caused due to an error in the mechanism used to update the properties of an object with client provided data. Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary code.

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block attempts to execute an arbitrary code injection.Note that in order for this defense to protect your XXXX Server, you will need to configure your proxy port to work with the HTTP protocol. For example, if the proxy port is 8080, do the following:1. In the Services tree, click on TCP > HTTP_and_HTTPS_proxy. The TCP Service Properties window opens.2. Click on Advanced. Select the Protocol Type: HTTP.If the proxy works on a different port, you can create a new service with the HTTP protocol type under Services > TCP.

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

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the VMware SpringSource Spring Framework class.classloader Remote Code Execution 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: Application Servers Protection Violation.
Attack Information: VMware SpringSource Spring Framework class.classloader remote code execution