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IBM Java com.ibm.rmi.util.ProxyUtil Sandbox Breach (CVE-2012-4820)

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Check Point Reference: CPAI-2013-1307
Date Published:
Severity:
Source: IBM
Industry Reference(s): CVE-2012-4820
Protection Provided by: Security Gateway
  • R75
Who is Vulnerable?
IBM Java 1.4.2 prior to SR13-FP14
IBM Java 5.0 prior to SR15
IBM Java 6.0.1 prior to SR14
IBM Java 6.0 prior to SR12
IBM Java 7 prior to SR3
Vulnerability Description
A sandbox breach vulnerability exists in IBM Java.The vulnerability is due to an access control failure in the "com.ibm.rmi.util.ProxyUtil" package.A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing the target user to open a crafted web pag.

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 IBM Java com.ibm.rmi.util.ProxyUtil Sandbox Breach 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: IBM Protection Violation
Attack Information: IBM Java com.ibm.rmi.util.ProxyUtil Sandbox Breach