Check Point Advisories

Microsoft Edge Improper Access Control (CVE-2017-0066)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2017-0160
Date Published:	14 Mar 2017
Severity:	Medium
Last Updated:	Sunday 09 April, 2023
Source:	Microsoft MS17-007
Industry Reference:	CVE-2017-0066
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Microsoft Edge
Vulnerability Description	An improper access control vulnerability exists in Microsoft Edge. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to read sensitive files on the affected system.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: MS17-007

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 Improper Access Control (CVE-2017-0066) 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 Improper Access Control (CVE-2017-0066)