Check Point Advisories

Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure (MS16-145: CVE-2016-7206)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2016-1057
Date Published: 13 Dec 2016
Severity: Medium
Last Updated: Thursday 19 January, 2017
Source: Microsoft MS16-145
Industry Reference:CVE-2016-7206
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable? Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
Windows 10 for x64-based 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
Windows Server 2016 for x64-based Systems
Vulnerability Description An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge. The vulnerability is due to the way Microsoft Edge improperly handles objects in memory. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by enticing the target user to open a specially crafted website.
Update/Patch AvaliableApply patches from: MS16-145

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

  1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure (MS16-145: CVE-2016-7206) protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
  2. Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name:  Web Client Enforcement Violation.
Attack Information:  Microsoft Browser Information Disclosure (MS16-145: CVE-2016-7206)

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