Check Point Advisories

Executable File With Non-Executable File Extension Arbitrary File Execution

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2014-1490
Date Published: 13 May 2014
Severity: Critical
Last Updated: Tuesday 13 May, 2014
Source:
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R77

  • R76
  • R75

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    Who is Vulnerable?
    E-Mail Clients

    Web Browsers
    Vulnerability Description Certain malicious executable files can be hidden using arbitrary filename extensions. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to entice unsuspecting users to execute arbitrary files.

    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, 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 Executable File With Non-Executable File Extension Arbitrary File Execution 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:  Executable File With Non-Executable File Extension Arbitrary File Execution

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