Check Point Advisories

Microsoft Multiple Products Information Disclosure (CVE-2016-3298)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2016-0848
Date Published:	11 Oct 2016
Severity:	Medium
Last Updated:	Thursday 09 November, 2023
Source:	Microsoft MS16-118
Industry Reference:	CVE-2016-3298
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit Service Pack 1 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 x64 (64-bit) Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 2 x64 (64-bit)
Vulnerability Description	An information disclosure vulnerability exists in multiple Microsoft products. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability would allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: MS16-118

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 R81 / R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Microsoft Multiple Products Information Disclosure (CVE-2016-3298) 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 Multiple Products Information Disclosure (CVE-2016-3298)