Check Point Advisories

JPEG Files Containing Suspicious Comments

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2014-1670
Date Published: 16 Jul 2014
Severity: High
Last Updated: Wednesday 02 July, 2014
Source:
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R77

  • R76
  • R75

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    Who is Vulnerable?
    Multiple OS
    Vulnerability Description Certain JPEG files may contain malicious code, hidden within the comments marker.

    Protection Overview

    This protection will detect and block specially crafted JPEG files.

    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, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

    Security Gateway R77 / R76 / R75 / R71 / R70

    1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the JPEG Files Containing Suspicious Comments protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
    2. Install policy on all modules.

    SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:

    Attack Name:  Content Protection Violation.
    Attack Information:  JPEG Files Containing Suspicious Comments

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