Check Point Advisories

Microsoft Windows Media Center Remote Code Execution (MS16-059: CVE-2016-0185)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2016-0315
Date Published:	10 May 2016
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Monday 30 May, 2016
Source:	Microsoft MS16-059
Industry Reference:	CVE-2016-0185
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1 Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems
Vulnerability Description	A flaw exists in Windows Media Center when parsing MCL files. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a target victim to open a specially crafted Media Center file. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute code on the target system.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: MS16-059

Protection Overview

This protection detects 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 Media Center Remote Code Execution (MS16-059: CVE-2016-0185) 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 Windows Media Center Remote Code Execution (MS16-059: CVE-2016-0185)