Check Point Advisories

Microsoft Outlook MIME Email Message Parsing Remote Code Execution (MS13-068; CVE-2013-3870; CVE-2013-3905)

Check Point Reference: CPAI-2013-3491
Date Published: 12 Nov 2013
Severity: High
Last Updated: Thursday 28 March, 2024
Source: CVE-2013-3870
CVE-2013-3905
Protection Provided by:

Security Gateway
R70

  • R71
  • R75

  • Who is Vulnerable? Microsoft Office Outlook 2007
    Microsoft Office Outlook 2010
    Vulnerability Description A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Office Outlook email client.
    Update/Patch AvaliableApply patches from: MS13-068
    Vulnerability DetailsThe vulnerability is due to a failure to properly parse the contents of an S/MIME message. Remote unauthenticated attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending a crafted email to the target user. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the logged in user.

    Protection Overview

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

    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.

    Security Gateway R75 / R71 / R70

    1. In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Microsoft Outlook MIME Email Message Parsing Remote Code Execution (MS13-068) 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: SMTP Protection Violation
    Attack Information: Microsoft Outlook MIME Email Message Parsing Remote Code Execution (MS13-068)

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