Check Point Advisories

Microsoft Windows OLE Memory Remote Code Execution (MS16-030: CVE-2016-0091)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2016-0158
Date Published:	8 Mar 2016
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Monday 16 May, 2016
Source:	Microsoft MS16-030
Industry Reference:	CVE-2016-0091
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Windows Vista Windows Server 2008 Windows 7 Windows Server 2008 R2 Windows 8.1 Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows RT 8.1 Windows 10 Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 R2
Vulnerability Description	A remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability is caused due to a missing bound checks. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a victim to open a specially crafted file.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: MS16-030

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 OLE Memory Remote Code Execution (MS16-030: CVE-2016-0091) 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 OLE Memory Remote Code Execution (MS16-030: CVE-2016-0091)