Check Point Advisories

IBM Lotus Notes Lotus 1-2-3 Work Sheet File Viewer Code Execution

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2013-817
Date Published: 7 Jan 2013
Severity: High
Last Updated: Thursday 09 January, 2025
Source:
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R75
Who is Vulnerable? IBM Lotus Notes 5.x
IBM Lotus Notes 6.x
IBM Lotus Notes 7.x
IBM Lotus Notes 8.x
Vulnerability Description A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in IBM Lotus Notes.
Vulnerability DetailsThe vulnerability is due to a boundary error within the Lotus 1-2-3 file viewer. A remote attacker could leverage this vulnerability by enticing a target user to view the maliciously crafted email attachment. Successful attack could allow for arbitrary code injection and execution with the privileges of the currently logged on user.

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your product to the latest update. For information on how to update , go to SBP-2006-05, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R75 / R71 / R70

  1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the IBM Lotus Notes Lotus 1-2-3 Work Sheet File Viewer Code Execution protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
  2. Install policy on all modules.

SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: Mail Content Protection Violation
Attack Information: IBM Lotus Notes Lotus 1-2-3 Work Sheet File Viewer Code Execution

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