Check Point Advisories

Microsoft Graphics Component Remote Code Execution (MS15-080: CVE-2015-2461)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2015-0939
Date Published:	11 Aug 2015
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Tuesday 11 August, 2015
Source:	Microsoft MS15-080
Industry Reference:	CVE-2015-2461
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 and Service Pack 1 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Windows 8 Windows 8.1 Windows 10
Vulnerability Description	A remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in Windows Graphics Component. The vulnerability is due to the way Windows components handle specially crafted OTF files. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a user to view OTF files in shared content.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: MS15-080

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 Graphics Component Remote Code Execution (MS15-080: CVE-2015-2461) 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 Graphics Component Remote Code Execution (MS15-080: CVE-2015-2461)