Check Point Advisories

Nodejs js-yaml load() Code Execution (CVE-2013-4660)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2013-3529
Date Published:	3 Nov 2013
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Tuesday 25 November, 2014
Source:
Industry Reference:	CVE-2013-4660
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?
Vulnerability Description	A JavaScript Code Execution vulnerability has been reported in Nodejs.A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted string that triggers an EVAL operation. Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution on the target machine.

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 Nodejs js-yaml load() 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: Web Server Enforcement Violation.
Attack Information: Nodejs js-yaml load() code execution