Check Point Reference: | CPAI-2012-631 |
Date Published: | 9 Oct 2012 |
Severity: | High |
Last Updated: | Tuesday 09 October, 2012 |
Source: | |
Industry Reference: | CVE-2012-2552 |
Protection Provided by: |
Security Gateway |
Who is Vulnerable? | |
Vulnerability Description | A reflected XSS vulnerability has been reported in Microsoft SQL Server Report Manager. The vulnerability is due to improper request parameter validation by the affected application. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a target user to click on a specially crafted link. Successful exploitation would allow an attacker to inject a client-side script into the target's instance of Internet Explorer. The attacker could then spoof content, disclose information, or take any action that the user could take on the site on behalf of the victim. |
This protection will detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.
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.
This protection's log will contain the following information:
Attack Name: Microsoft SQL Server Protection Violation.
Attack Information: Microsoft SQL Server Report Manager Elevation of Privilege (MS12-070)