Check Point Advisories

Microsoft .NET XML Digital Signature Spoofing (MS13-040; CVE-2013-1336)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2013-1821
Date Published: 14 May 2013
Severity: High
Last Updated: Thursday 28 March, 2024
Source: CVE-2013-1336
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R70

  • R71
  • 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 spoofing vulnerability has been reported when the Microsoft .NET Framework fails to properly validate the signature of specially crafted XML files. Successful exploitation would allow an attacker to modify the contents of an XML file without invalidating the signature associated with the file.
    Update/Patch AvaliableApply patches from: MS13-040

    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, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

    Security Gateway R75 / R71 / R70

    1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Microsoft .NET XML Digital Signature Spoofing (MS13-040) protection using the Search tool and Edit the protection's settings.
    2. Install policy on all modules.

    SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
    Attack Name: Content Protection Violation
    Attack Information: Microsoft .NET XML Digital Signature Spoofing (MS13-040)

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