Check Point Advisories

Microsoft Scripting Engine Information Disclosure (MS16-119: CVE-2016-7189)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2016-0851
Date Published:	11 Oct 2016
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Tuesday 01 November, 2016
Source:	Microsoft MS16-119
Industry Reference:	CVE-2016-7189
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
Vulnerability Description	An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge. This vulnerability is due to improper handling of objects in memory. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by enticing the target user to open a specially crafted web page.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: MS16-119

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 Scripting Engine Information Disclosure (MS16-119: CVE-2016-7189) 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 Scripting Engine Information Disclosure (MS16-119: CVE-2016-7189)