Check Point Advisories

Hangul Word Processor Type Confusion (CVE-2015-6585)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2017-0709
Date Published:	27 Aug 2017
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Sunday 27 August, 2017
Source:
Industry Reference:	CVE-2015-6585
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Hangul Word Processor 2014
Vulnerability Description	There exists a Type Confusion vulnerability in the Hangul Word Processor (HWP). This is due to the way HWP handles Para change requests. A successful attack, such as in the Hidden Cobra Botnet, could lead to arbitrary code execution or stolen information.

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 Hangul Word Processor Type Confusion (CVE-2015-6585) 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: Phishing Enforcement Protection.
Attack Information: Hangul Word Processor Type Confusion (CVE-2015-6585)