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Microsoft Windows Assembly Execution Vulnerability (MS12-005; CVE-2012-0013) - High Confidence

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Check Point Reference: CPAI-2013-1338
Date Published:
Severity:
Source: Microsoft Security Bulletin (MS12-005)
Industry Reference(s): CVE-2012-0013
Protection Provided by: Security Gateway
  • R70
  • R71
  • R75
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
Windows Vista Service Pack 2
Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2**
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2**
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 2
Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems and Windows 7 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 1
Windows 7 for x64-based Systems and Windows 7 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems Service Pack 1
Vulnerability Description
A remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in Microsoft Windows Packager. The vulnerability is caused due to ClickOnce application file types not being included in the Windows Packager unsafe file type list. A remote attacker may exploit this issue by enticing a target user to open a Microsoft Office document with an embedded ClickOnce application. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code in the context of the current user.
Update/Patch Available
Apply patches from: (MS12-005)

Protection Overview
IPS will detect and block the transferring of specially crafted Office files.

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.

Security Gateway R75 / R71 / R70

How Can I Protect My Network?

  1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Microsoft Windows Assembly Execution Vulnerability (MS12-005) - High Confidence 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: Content Protection Violation
Attack Information: Microsoft Windows Assembly Execution Vulnerability (MS12-005) - High Confidence