Check Point Advisories

Microsoft Windows Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege (MS16-124: CVE-2016-0079)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2016-0855
Date Published:	11 Oct 2016
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Tuesday 11 October, 2016
Source:	Microsoft MS16-124
Industry Reference:	CVE-2016-0079
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Windows 10 Windows 10 Version 1511 Windows 10 Version 1607
Vulnerability Description	An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability is due to the way Windows kernel API improperly allows a user to access sensitive registry information. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to run a specially crafted executable.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: MS16-124

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 Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege (MS16-124: CVE-2016-0079) 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 Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege (MS16-124: CVE-2016-0079)