Check Point Advisories

Microsoft Internet Explorer Crafted URL Remote Code Execution

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2014-1643
Date Published:	15 Jun 2014
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Tuesday 31 December, 2024
Source:
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	IE various versions
Vulnerability Description	A remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in Microsoft Internet Explorer. The vulnerability is due to a use-after-free condition in Internet Explorer. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing users to open a specially crafted URL.

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 R81 / R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Microsoft Internet Explorer Crafted URL Remote 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 Client Enforcement Violation.
Attack Information: Microsoft Internet Explorer Crafted URL Remote Code Execution