Workaround for Microsoft Windows Kernel Exception Handler Code Execution Vulnerability (MS10-015)
| Check Point Reference: | SBP-2010-11 | |
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| Source: | Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-015 | |
| Industry Reference(s): | CVE-2010-0232 | |
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| Who is Vulnerable? Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 Windows XP SP2 Windows XP SP3 Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 Windows Server 2003 SP2 Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition SP2 Windows Server 2003 with SP2 (Itanium) Windows Vista Windows Vista SP1 Windows Vista SP2 Windows Vista x64 Edition Windows Vista x64 Edition SP1 Windows Vista x64 Edition SP2 Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems SP2 Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems SP2 Windows Server 2008 (Itanium) Windows Server 2008 (Itanium) SP2 Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems | ||
| Vulnerability Description An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Kernel due to the way the kernel handles certain exceptions. The Windows Kernel is the core of the operating system. It provides system level services such as device management and memory management, allocates processor time to processes, and manages error handling. An attacker may exploit this vulnerability via a specially crafted application. |
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Update/Patch Available Apply patches: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-015 |
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Vulnerability Details The vulnerability is due to a design weakness in the Windows kernel when handling certain exceptions. A remote attacker could trigger this flaw by using a specially crafted 16-bit program in the affected system. Successfully exploitation of this vulnerability could allow the attacker to take complete control of an affected system. |
Protection Overview
This protection will detect and block Windows executable (PE) 16-bit files.
Since the protection offered in this advisory may degrade performance and block access to legitimate files, users are advised to use this protection as a workaround till all systems are patched.
IPS-1 will detect and block he transfer of windows PE files over HTTP, SMTP, FTP, TFTP and IRC. For more information: CPAI-2010-104.
In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway/VPN-1 product to the latest IPS/SmartDefense update. For information on how to update IPS/SmartDefense, go to SBP-2006-05, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.
To configure the defense, select your product from the list below and follow the related protection steps.