Check Point Advisories

Microsoft Internet Explorer Information Disclosure (MS16-009: CVE-2016-0059)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2016-0080
Date Published:	9 Feb 2016
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Tuesday 15 March, 2016
Source:	Microsoft MS16-009
Industry Reference:	CVE-2016-0059
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Internet Explorer 9 Internet Explorer 10 Internet Explorer 11
Vulnerability Description	An information disclosure vulnerability has been reported in Microsoft Internet Explorer. The vulnerability is due to an error in the way that Hyperlink Object Library discloses the contents of its memory. A remote attacker can exploit this issue by enticing a user to open a specially crafted Office file, and then click a link in the file.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: MS16-009

Protection Overview

This protection will detect and block attempts to exploit this vulnerability.

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 Microsoft Internet Explorer Information Disclosure (MS16-009: CVE-2016-0059) 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: Microsoft Internet Explorer Information Disclosure (MS16-009: CVE-2016-0059)