Microsoft Windows Media Decompression Remote Code Execution (MS13-011; CVE-2013-0077)
| Check Point Reference: | CPAI-2013-1265 | |
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| Source: | Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-011 | |
| Industry Reference(s): | CVE-2013-0077 |
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Security Gateway
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Who is Vulnerable? Windows XP Service Pack 3 Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Windows Server 2003 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 Windows Vista Service Pack 2 Windows Vista x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Windows Server 2008 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 |
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| Vulnerability Description A remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in Microsoft Windows. |
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Update/Patch Available Apply patches from: MS13-011 |
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Vulnerability Details The vulnerability is due to an error in the way Windows handles media content. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a victim to open a specially crafted file. |
Protection Overview
This protection will detect and block the transferring of suspicious MPG files over HTTP.
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.