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Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.2.8 Arbitrary PHP File Upload (CVE-2012-0299)

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Check Point Reference: CPAI-2012-824
Date Published:
Severity:
Source: Symantec
Protection Provided by: Security Gateway
  • R75
Who is Vulnerable?
Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.x before 5.0.3
Vulnerability Description
An arbitrary code execution vulnerability has been reported in the management GUI in Symantec Web Gateway.
Vulnerability Details
The vulnerability is due to an error in the way the Symantec Web Gateway interface filters user input. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by sending a specially crafted file to the target. Successful exploitation would allow an attacker to inject and execute arbitrary code on the target.

Protection Overview
This protection will detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

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 Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.2.8 Arbitrary PHP File Upload 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 Server Enforcement Violation
Attack Information: Symantec Web Gateway 5.0.2.8 Arbitrary PHP File Upload