Check Point Advisories

Microsoft Windows Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege (MS16-124: CVE-2016-0073)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2016-0860
Date Published:	11 Oct 2016
Severity:	High
Last Updated:	Tuesday 11 October, 2016
Source:	Microsoft MS16-124
Industry Reference:	CVE-2016-0073
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R81, R80, R77, R75
Who is Vulnerable?	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 x64-based Systems
Vulnerability Description	An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Windows Kernel. The vulnerability is caused when Microsoft Windows improperly deals with one of its kernel components. A successful exploitation could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Update/Patch Avaliable	Apply patches from: MS16-124

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 R80 / R77 / R75

In the IPS tab, click Protections and find the Microsoft Windows Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege (MS16-124: CVE-2016-0073) 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 Kernel Local Elevation of Privilege (MS16-124: CVE-2016-0073)