Check Point Advisories

Microsoft Windows Reader Remote Code Execution (MS16-012; CVE-2016-0046)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2016-0055
Date Published:	9 Feb 2016
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Tuesday 09 February, 2016
Source:	Microsoft MS16-012
Industry Reference:	CVE-2016-0046
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
Vulnerability Description	A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability is caused when a specially crafted file is opened in Windows Reader. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a user to open a specially crafted Windows Reader file.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: MS16-012

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 Windows Reader Remote Code Execution (MS16-012) 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 Windows Reader Remote Code Execution (MS16-012)