Check Point Advisories

Java Signed Applet (CVE-2008-5353; CVE-2010-0094; CVE-2010-0840)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	SBP-2011-07
Date Published:	1 Nov 2011
Severity:	Medium
Last Updated:	Sunday 27 January, 2013
Source:
Industry Reference:	CVE-2008-5353 CVE-2010-0094 CVE-2010-0840
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?
Vulnerability Description	Java Technology is a programming platform which aims to provide a system for developing and deploying cross-platform applications. It is distributed in the form of various tools such as Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and Java Development Kit (JDK). Multiple Vulnerabilities in JRE can be exploited by using Java signed applets. A remote attacker can exploit vulnerabilities in JRE by enticing a target user to open a malicious applet with a vulnerable application. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to inject and execute code on a vulnerable target host.

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block Metasploit attacks which use Java signed applets.

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 Java Signed Applet 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: Web Client Enforcement Violation.
Attack Information: Java signed applet