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Microsoft .NET Framework S.DS.P Namespace Method Buffer Overflow (CVE-2013-0003)

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Check Point Reference: CPAI-2013-1321
Date Published:
Severity:
Industry Reference(s): CVE-2013-0003
Protection Provided by: Security Gateway
  • R75
Who is Vulnerable?
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 2
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 4
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5
Vulnerability Description
A buffer overflow exists in the System.DirectoryServices.Protocols (S.DS.P) namespace method in the .NET framework. The vulnerability is due to an error in the validation of the size of objects in memory prior to copying them into an array.An attacker can remotely exploit this vulnerability by enticing a user to open a web page containing a specially crafted XBAP (XAML browser application). In addition, this vulnerability can also be exploited locally by a logged in user to escape Windows Code Access Security (CAS) Restrictions.Successful remote exploitation would allow arbitrary code execution in the context of the logged-in user.

Protection Overview
This protection will detect and block attempts to open a specially crafted web page.

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 .NET Framework S.DS.P Namespace Method Buffer Overflow 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 .NET Framework S.DS.P Namespace Method Buffer Overflow