Check Point Advisories

Microsoft Windows SMBTouch Scanner

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2017-0440
Date Published:	22 May 2017
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Wednesday 24 May, 2017
Source:
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, 7, 8, Microsoft Server 2000, 2003, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012.
Vulnerability Description	The SMBTouch Vulnerability Scanning tool comes from a cluster of other attack tools. This module is used to gather information from servers about their vulnerabilities. Such scans may indicate preparation for further attacks.

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 SMBTouch Scanner 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: Windows SMB Protection Violation.
Attack Information: Microsoft Windows SMBTouch Scanner