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RealNetworks RealGames StubbyUtil.ProcessMgr ActiveX Command Execution

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Check Point Reference: CPAI-2011-347
Date Published:
Severity:
Source: Secunia Advisory: 43996
Protection Provided by: Security Gateway
  • R75
Who is Vulnerable?
RealNetworks GameHouse 3.3.0.0
Vulnerability Description
Multiple remote command execution vulnerabilities have been reported in RealNetworks RealGames StubbyUtil.ProcessMgr ActiveX control. The vulnerable application is part of My Farm Life's (a game provided by RealNetworks' GameHouse) setup file. Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability by enticing unsuspecting users to open a specially crafted web page. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the security context of the logged in user.
Vulnerability Details
The vulnerabilities are due to design flaws in four insecurely implemented methods, within the affected object. Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability by enticing unsuspecting users to open a specially crafted web page. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the security context of the logged in user.

Protection Overview
This protection will detect and block attempts to access such maliciously crafted web pages.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your product to the latest update. For information on how to update , 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.

Security Gateway R75 / R71 / R70

How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the RealNetworks RealGames StubbyUtil.ProcessMgr ActiveX Command Execution protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
2. Install policy on all modules.

How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: Web Client Enforcement Violation
Attack Information: RealNetworks RealGames StubbyUtil.ProcessMgr ActiveX Command Execution