Check Point Advisories

Microsoft Office Chinese Grammar Checker Insecure Library Loading (MS14-023; CVE-2014-1756)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2014-1560
Date Published:	1 Jun 2014
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Tuesday 03 November, 2015
Source:	Microsoft MS14-023
Industry Reference:	CVE-2014-1756
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Microsoft Office 2007 (proofing tools) Microsoft Office 2010 (proofing tools) Microsoft Office 2013 Microsoft Office 2013 RT
Vulnerability Description	An insecure library loading vulnerability has been reported in Microsoft Office proofing tools. The vulnerability is due to the way that the Chinese (Simplified) Grammar Checker component handles the loading of dynamic-link library (.dll) files. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by enticing a target user to open an Office file from an SMB or WebDAV share.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: MS14-023

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 Microsoft Office Chinese Grammar Checker Insecure Library Loading (MS14-023) 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: Windows SMB Protection Violation.
Attack Information: Microsoft Office Chinese Grammar Checker Insecure Library Loading (MS14-023)