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Oracle Java zip_util readCEN Stack Overflow (CVE-2012-0501)

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Check Point Reference: CPAI-2012-221
Date Published:
Severity:
Source: Oracle Advisory
Industry Reference(s): CVE-2012-0501
Protection Provided by: Security Gateway
  • R75
Who is Vulnerable?
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5 Update 33 and prior
Vulnerability Description
A stack overflow vulnerability has been reported in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE).
Vulnerability Details
The vulnerability is due to an off-by-one error in the JRE when handling zip archives. A remote attacker may exploit this issue by sending a specially crafted ZIP file to the affected application. Successful exploitation would cause the application to crash, resulting in a denial of service condition.

Protection Overview
This protection will detect and block malicious zip files sent to the affected application.

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 Oracle Java zip_util readCEN Stack Overflow 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: Oracle Protection Violation
Attack Information: Oracle Java zip_util readCEN Stack Overflow