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Microsoft XML Core Services Integer Truncation Memory Corruption (MS13-002; CVE-2013-0006)

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Check Point Reference: CPAI-2013-1313
Date Published:
Severity:
Source: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS13-002
Industry Reference(s): CVE-2013-0006
Protection Provided by: Security Gateway
  • R75
Who is Vulnerable?
Microsoft XML Core Services 3.0
Microsoft XML Core Services 4.0
Microsoft XML Core Services 5.0
Microsoft XML Core Services 6.0
Vulnerability Description
A memory corruption vulnerability exists in Microsoft XML Core Services. The vulnerability is due to an integertruncation error while Microsoft XML Core Services parses XML content. Remote attackers could exploit this vulnerability by persuading a target user to visit a specially crafted website. Successful exploitation could allow arbitrary code execution in the context of current user.
Update/Patch Available
Apply patches from: MS13-002

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 Microsoft XML Core Services Integer Truncation Memory Corruption (MS13-002) 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: Web Client Enforcement Violation
Attack Information: Microsoft XML Core Services Integer Truncation Memory Corruption (MS13-002)