Check Point Advisories

Microsoft Windows Graphics Component Remote Code Execution (MS16-120; CVE-2016-3393)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2016-0960
Date Published:	30 Oct 2016
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Sunday 30 October, 2016
Source:	Microsoft MS16-120
Industry Reference:	CVE-2016-3393
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows RT 8.1 Microsoft Windows 8.1 Microsoft Windows 10 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Vulnerability Description	A remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in Microsoft Windows Graphics Component. The vulnerability is due to the improper handling of objects in the memory.A remote attackers could exploit this vulnerability by enticing users to view a specially crafted web page, or a document file. Successful exploitation would allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the system.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: MS16-120

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 Microsoft Windows Graphics Component Remote Code Execution (MS16-120) 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: Content Protection Violation.
Attack Information: Microsoft Windows Graphics Component Remote Code Execution (MS16-120)