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Oracle Java Runtime CMM Code Execution (CVE-2013-1493)

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Check Point Reference: CPAI-2013-1345
Date Published:
Severity:
Industry Reference(s): CVE-2013-1493
Protection Provided by: Security Gateway
  • R70
  • R71
  • R75
Who is Vulnerable?
Java
Vulnerability Description
A stack buffer overflow vulnerability has been reported in Oracle Java Runtime. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of the 'count' property of the 'curveType' object in the CMM module of the Oracle JVM. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a target user to open a malicious Java applet with a vulnerable application. Successful exploitation can lead to arbitrary code execution on a target system.

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

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 Oracle Java Runtime CMM Code 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: Content Protection Violation
Attack Information: Oracle Java Runtime CMM Code Execution