Check Point Advisories

BeEF Browser Exploitation Framework Hooking Request

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2018-1010
Date Published:	14 Oct 2018
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Monday 05 November, 2018
Source:
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?
Vulnerability Description	Browser Exploitation Framework (BeEF) operates by delivering malicious js payload to the victim's browser. Successful infection will allow the attacker host to take control of the victim's browser to lunch 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 BeEF Browser Exploitation Framework Hooking Request 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: BeEF Browser Exploitation Framework Hooking Request