Check Point Advisories

Microsoft Word Intruder RTF FILE

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2015-0643
Date Published:	7 Jun 2015
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Wednesday 16 September, 2015
Source:
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?
Vulnerability Description	Malicious word documents can be created using Microsoft Word Intruder (MWI). This tool can be used in targeted attacks. Successful infection will allow the attacker to download additional malware to the target.

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 Microsoft Word Intruder RTF FILE 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: Content Protection Violation.
Attack Information: Microsoft Word Intruder RTF FILE