Check Point Advisories

Mayhem Shellshock Infection Attempt

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2014-2178
Date Published:	12 Nov 2014
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Tuesday 18 November, 2014
Source:
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Linux and Unix Servers
Vulnerability Description	Mayhem uses a PHP script to drop malicious objects to the affected client.

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block mayhem infection.

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, click on Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

Security Gateway R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Mayhem Shellshock Infection Attempt protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
Install policy on all Security Gateways.

This protection's log will contain the following information:

Attack Name: Web Client Enforcement Violation.
Attack Information: Mayhem Shellshock Infection Attempt