Check Point Security Expert Technical Update

August 2006

Issue 12

Check Point Security Expert Technical Newsletter
Get the latest scoop on important software hot fixes, technical documents, SecureKnowledge^SMsolutions, and more! If you are a security professional, systems administrator, or network engineer, our newsletter brings you essential, useful information to help you maximize security and get your job done more easily and effectively with Check Point solutions.

Latest Releases and Release Notes

SecureKnowledge^SMSolutions

User Guides, What's New, Docs & more

SmartDefense Services

Tips from TAC Experts

*Some content may require your User Center account, more information, and/or an active Software Subscription contract.

Latest Releases and Release Notes

	Integrity 6.5 HFA_03
	Integrity 6.5 HFA_03 is a version update that improves stability and provides added enhancements to Integrity 6.5, including all previous enhancements and resolutions in previous HFAs. Changes Include: Localization support for French Localization support for German Added troubleshooting utility for administrators Download Integrity 6.5 HFA_03
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	VPN-1 Pro/Express R60_HFA_04
	VPN-1 Pro/Express R60_HFA_04 is a unified comprehensive package that improves stability and provides enhancements to NGX R60. Inside each R60_HFA_04 comprehensive package there are the following installation packages SecurePlatform (for SecurePlatform OS only) VPN-1 Pro/Express NG R55 Backward Compatibility (for SmartCenter only). Performance Pack (available for SecurePlatform and Solaris gateways.) SecurePlatform now supports new NICs For fast and easy deployment use the new automatic installation script. The new Automatic Installation script enables you to quickly and effortlessly install packages relevant to your deployment. Extract the comprehensive package and run: UnixInstallScript - for Unix platforms, or Setup.bat - for Windows Changes Include: A new utility name hfa_ver.sh will represent the build numbers associated with the installed HFA packages. The IMAP mail server object is now supported. Download VPN-1 Pro/Express R60_HFA_04
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	Provider-1/SiteManager-1 R60_HFA_04
	Provider-1/SiteManager-1 R60_HFA_04 is a unified comprehensive package that improves stability and provides enhancements to NGX R60. Changes Include: A new utility name hfa_ver.sh displays the build numbers associated with the installed HFA packages. SecurePlatform now supports new NICs Download Provider-1/SiteManager-1 R60_HFA_04
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	SmartConsole R61_HFA_01
	The SmartConsole Hotfix Accumulator is a recommended version update which contains resolved issues and enhancements. Changes Include: To download Security Advisories and Security Best Practices by SmartDashboard, go to the SmartDefense Services tab and click on the relevant link. Enhancements to the look and feel of SmartConsole applications in certain language packs on windows platform (for example, Japanese). Download SmartConsole R61_HFA_01
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User Guides, What's New, Docs and more

Interspect NGX Now Supported on Crossbeam
InterSpect-on-X solution from Crossbeam now supports InterSpect NGX features including SmartCenter and Provider-1 centralized management integration. Check Point InterSpect on Crossbeam X-Series platforms offers the highest scaling and highest availability solutions for interior network protection. For more information, download the InterSpect-on-X data sheet from Crossbeam here.

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Tips from TAC Experts

	No new tips this month, however be sure to log into SecureKnowledge 2.0 for more tips on Check Point products.
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SecureKnowledge^SM Solutions

New SecureKnowledge^SMSolutions
	Connectra's Network (SNX) Applications hang or crash upon expiration...	sk31904
	VPN-1 Edge RMA (Return Material Authorization) procedure	sk31919
	ClusterXL IGMP Membership	sk31934
	Routing multicast traffic on VPN-1 Pro NGX	sk31190
	Directory traversal on TCP port 18264	sk31947
	"Wrong update version" error message when VPN-1 Edge tries to...	sk31922
Most Popular Solutions
	Error: "Packet is dropped because there is no valid SA- please refer to...	sk19423
	Configuring VPN-1/FireWall-1	sk30509
	SmartDefense dynamic Updates rule numbers and definitions	sk26226
	Where to find configuration documents	55.0.422..
	How to configure SmartCenter NGX R60 Server to manage a VPN-1 Edge...	sk31690
	Known issues when VPN clients operate behind specific routers	sk26189
	Active Directory Replication negotiation fails when passing through...	sk31166
	Active Directory replication failing through NG with AI R55, after installing...	sk30784
	Error: "too many internal hosts"	sk10200
	What is fw monitor?	sk30583
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SmartDefense Services

Coming Soon...SmartDefense Profiles

Stay tuned, new functionality that many of you have asked for is almost here. Define multiple SmartDefense profiles and associate these profiles with your Check Point gateways. The result: different gateways can have different SmartDefense attributes, while still being centrally managed through the SmartDashboard.

Stay ahead of today�s constantly evolving threat landscape with ongoing and real-time updates and configuration advisories for defenses and security policies.


Advisories		Severity
	Microsft Windows Server Service Protection (MS06-040)	Critical
	Preemptive Protection against Malformed DNS Resource Records...	High

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Updates		Severity
	Microsft Windows Server Service Protection (MS06-040)	Critical
	WebAttacker Spyware Protection	Medium

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