Check Point Advisories

XnView PCT File Processing Buffer Overflow (CVE-2013-2577)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2013-2964
Date Published:	29 Sep 2013
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Sunday 24 November, 2013
Source:
Industry Reference:	CVE-2013-2577
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?
Vulnerability Description	A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in XnView. The vulnerability is due to a boundary error in processing image data in certain PCT files. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to open a maliciously crafted file. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the user.

Protection Overview

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.

Security Gateway R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the XnView PCT File Processing Buffer Overflow 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: Apple QuickTime Protection Violation.
Attack Information: XnView PCT File Processing buffer overflow