Check Point Advisories

Apple QuickTime FPX File Parsing Memory Corruption (CVE-2016-1767)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2016-0519
Date Published:	20 Jun 2016
Severity:	Medium
Last Updated:	Tuesday 30 August, 2016
Source:	Apple HT206167
Industry Reference:	CVE-2016-1767
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Apple Computer QuickTime prior to 7.7.79.80.95
Vulnerability Description	A memory corruption vulnerability exists in Apple QuickTime. The vulnerability is due to improper parsing of FlashPix files. A remote attacker may exploit this vulnerability by enticing a victim into opening a crafted FlashPix file.

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 Apple QuickTime FPX File Parsing Memory Corruption 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: Apple QuickTime Protection Violation.
Attack Information: Apple QuickTime FPX File Parsing Memory Corruption