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Microsoft Time Remote Code Execution (MS11-090)

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Check Point Reference: CPAI-2011-579
Date Published:
Severity:
Source: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS11-090
Protection Provided by: IPS-1
  • IPS-1
  • IPS-1 NGX R65
Who is Vulnerable?
Windows XP Service Pack 3
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
Vulnerability Description
A remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE).
Update/Patch Available
Apply patches from: MS11-090
Vulnerability Details
The vulnerability is due to an error in the way that multiple ActiveX controls are loaded by Internet Explorer. A remote attacker could exploit this issue by convincing a user to open a maliciously crafted HTML file with Internet Explorer. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system.

Protection Overview
This protection will detect and block the vulnerable ActiveX controls.

To configure the defense, select your product from the list below and follow the related protection steps.

IPS-1 NGX R65 & IPS-1

How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the IPS-1 Policy Manager, click on the Protection tab.
2. In the Protection tree, click Application Intelligence > Badfiles , and select the ActiveX Parser protection group.
3. Select the following protections:
Microsoft Time Remote Code Execution (MS11-090)
Dell IT Assistant Activex killbit
HP Easy Printer Care Software Activex killbit
HP Photo Creative Activex killbit
Yahoo! CD Player Activex killbit
4. In the configuration pane, under Settings, check Active.
5. Click on Install Policy.

How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
Upon attack, the following entries will be logged:

Alert Name: Badfiles ActiveX class in HTML file Alert/Filter.
Description: Microsoft Time Remote Code Execution (MS11-090).

Alert Name: Badfiles ActiveX class in HTML file Alert/Filter.
Description: Dell IT Assistant Activex killbit.

Alert Name: Badfiles ActiveX class in HTML file Alert/Filter.
Description: HP Easy Printer Care Software Activex killbit.

Alert Name: Badfiles ActiveX class in HTML file Alert/Filter.
Description: HP Photo Creative Activex killbit.

Alert Name: Badfiles ActiveX class in HTML file Alert/Filter.
Description: Yahoo! CD Player Activex killbit.