Check Point Advisories

Oracle Java Generic Signature Attribute Memory Corruption (CVE-2014-4216)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2014-1808
Date Published:	15 Sep 2014
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Tuesday 16 September, 2014
Source:	Oracle
Industry Reference:	CVE-2014-4216
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Oracle Java SE 5.0u65 Oracle Java SE 6u75 Oracle Java SE 7u60 Oracle Java SE 8u5
Vulnerability Description	A memory corruption vulnerability exists in Oracle Java. A remote, unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to visit a webpage containing a maliciously crafted Java applet. Successful exploitation could result in arbitrary code execution.

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 Oracle Java Generic Signature Attribute Memory Corruption 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: Oracle Java Generic Signature Attribute Memory Corruption