Check Point Advisories

Microsoft Edge Memory Corruption (CVE-2016-7202)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2016-0961
Date Published:	13 Dec 2016
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Monday 24 April, 2023
Source:	Microsoft Microsoft MS16-129 MS16-144
Industry Reference:	CVE-2016-7202
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 through 11 Microsoft Edge
Vulnerability Description	A memory corruption vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: MS16-129 MS16-144

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 Edge Memory Corruption (CVE-2016-7202) 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 Edge Memory Corruption (CVE-2016-7202)