Check Point Advisories

Microsoft Internet Explorer Information Disclosure (MS16-095: CVE-2016-3327)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2016-0672
Date Published:	9 Aug 2016
Severity:	Medium
Last Updated:	Sunday 21 August, 2016
Source:	Microsoft MS16-095
Industry Reference:	CVE-2016-3327
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Microsoft Edge Internet Explorer 9 Internet Explorer 10 Internet Explorer 11 Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 10
Vulnerability Description	An information disclosure vulnerability has been reported in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Edge. The vulnerability is due to improper handling of objects in memory. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a victim to open a maliciously crafted web page.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: MS16-095

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 Internet Explorer Information Disclosure (MS16-095: CVE-2016-3327) 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 Internet Explorer Information Disclosure (MS16-095: CVE-2016-3327)