Check Point Advisories

Microsoft Windows PDF Library Remote Code Execution (MS16-080: CVE-2016-3203; CVE-2016-3370)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2016-0452
Date Published:	13 Sep 2016
Severity:	Critical
Last Updated:	Wednesday 25 October, 2023
Source:	Microsoft MS16-080
Industry Reference:	CVE-2016-3203 CVE-2016-3370
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	Microsoft Edge Windows 8.1 for 32-bit Systems Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows RT 8.1 Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems Windows 10 for x64-based Systems Windows 10 Version 1511 for 32-bit Systems Windows 10 Version 1511 for x64-based Systems Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems Windows 10 Version 1607 for 64-bit Systems
Vulnerability Description	A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft Windows. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: MS16-080

Protection Overview

This protection detects 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 R81 / R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Microsoft Windows PDF Library Remote Code Execution (MS16-080: CVE-2016-3203) 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: Content Protection Violation.
Attack Information: Microsoft Windows PDF Library Remote Code Execution (MS16-080: CVE-2016-3203)