Check Point Advisories

Microsoft VBScript ASLR Bypass (CVE-2015-1684)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2015-0568
Date Published:	7 Jun 2015
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Sunday 18 May, 2025
Source:	Microsoft MS15-053
Industry Reference:	CVE-2015-1684
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Microsoft VBScript 5.6 Microsoft VBScript 5.7 Microsoft VBScript 5.8
Vulnerability Description	An ASLR Bypass vulnerability exists in Microsoft VBScript. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability would allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: MS15-053

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 VBScript ASLR Bypass (CVE-2015-1684) 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 VBScript ASLR Bypass (CVE-2015-1684)