Microsoft Windows Common Controls Remote Code Execution (MS12-060; CVE-2012-1856)
| Check Point Reference: | CPAI-2012-347 | |
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| Source: | Microsoft Security Bulletin MS12-060 | |
| Industry Reference(s): | CVE-2012-1856 |
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Security Gateway
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Who is Vulnerable? Microsoft Office Suites and Components Microsoft SQL Server Microsoft Commerce Server Microsoft Host Integration Server Microsoft Visual FoxPro Microsoft Visual Basic |
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| Vulnerability Description A remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in the Windows common controls. |
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Update/Patch Available Apply patches from: MS12-060 |
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Vulnerability Details The vulnerability is caused due to a corruption of the system state by the TabStrip ActiveX control. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a target user to open a specially crafted website. Successful exploitation would allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code in the security context of the logged-on user. |
Protection Overview
This protection will detect and block the vulnerable ActiveX Control.
In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway product to the latest IPS update. For information on how to update IPS, 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.