Update Protection against Microsoft Internet Explorer TIF Folder Vulnerability (MS06-072)
| Check Point Reference: | CPAI-2007-002 | |
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| Source: | Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-072 | |
| Industry Reference(s): | CVE-2006-5578 | |
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| Who is Vulnerable? Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 SP4 on Windows 2000 SP4 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP1 on Windows 2000 SP4 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP SP2 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 SP1 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 (Itanium) Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 with SP1 (Itanium) Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 for Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition | ||
| Vulnerability Description An information disclosure vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft Internet Explorer. The Temporary Internet Files (TIF) folder contains the cache of the Internet Explorer, enabling faster web browsing and offline browsing. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to retrieve files from the Temporary Internet Files (TIF) folder of an affected system. |
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Update/Patch Available Apply patches: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS06-072 |
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Vulnerability Details The vulnerability is due to an error in Internet Explorer when handling certain drag and drop operations. A remote attacker may exploit this flaw by convincing a user to view a malicious web page that allows information disclosure when viewed. Successful exploitation could allow an unauthorized user to retrieve files from the TIF folder on a target system. |
Protection Overview
The Update enables the Header Rejection protection to detect and block the vulnerability based on pre-defined header names.
To configure the defense, select your product from the list below and follow the related protection steps.
Additional Information
The Update released on January 9, 2007 includes the following protections:
Microsoft Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability (MS06-072) - CPAI-2007-001
Microsoft Internet Explorer TIF Folder Vulnerability (MS06-072) - CPAI-2007-002
Microsoft Outlook Express Windows Address Book Vulnerability (MS06-076) - CPAI-2007-003
Microsoft Windows Media Player Code Execution Vulnerabilities (MS06-078) - CPAI-2007-004
Malformed IMAP Commands Vulnerabilities (SBP-2007-01)
Blocking Syslog-Related Vulnerabilities (SBP-2007-02)
VPN-1 NGX R62
How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the SmartDefense tab, click Web Intelligence > HTTP Protocol Inspection > Header Rejection.
2. In the Header Rejection configuration pane, under Header Rejection Settings > Mode, check Active.
3. Enable the following pattern:
TIF Folder Vulnerability (MS06-072)
4. Install policy on all modules.
How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: Header Rejection
Attack Information: TIF Folder Vulnerability (MS06-072)
VPN-1 NGX R61, R60 & VPN-1 NG with Application Intelligence R55W
How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the Web Intelligence tree, click HTTP Protocol Inspection > Header Rejection.
2. Enable the following pattern:
TIF Folder Vulnerability (MS06-072)
3. Install policy on all modules.
How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: Header Rejection
Attack Information: TIF Folder Vulnerability (MS06-072)
VPN-1 NG with Application Intelligence R55/R54
How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the SmartDefense tree, click Application Intelligence > Web > HTTP Protocol Inspection and enable Peer to Peer.
2. Enable the following pattern:
TIF Folder Vulnerability (MS06-072)
3. Install security policy on all modules.
How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: Header Rejection
Attack Information: TIF Folder Vulnerability (MS06-072)
VPN-1 VSX NGX
How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the SmartDefense tree, click Application Intelligence > Web > HTTP Protocol Inspection and enable Peer to Peer.
2. Enable the following pattern:
TIF Folder Vulnerability (MS06-072)
3. Install security policy on all modules.
How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: Header Rejection
Attack Information: TIF Folder Vulnerability (MS06-072)
InterSpect NGX
How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the left pane, select Profiles > Default Protection and select the Web Intelligence page of the profile.
2. In the Web Intelligence tree, click HTTP Protocol Inspection > Header Rejection.
3. Enable the following pattern:
TIF Folder Vulnerability (MS06-072)
4. Install policy on all modules.
How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: Header Rejection
Attack Information: TIF Folder Vulnerability (MS06-072)
InterSpect 2.0
How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the SmartDefense tree, click Application Intelligence > Web > HTTP Protocol Inspection > Peer to Peer.
2. Enable the following pattern:
TIF Folder Vulnerability (MS06-072)
3. Install policy on all modules.
How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
SmartView Tracker will log the following entries:
Attack Name: Header Rejection
Attack Information: TIF Folder Vulnerability (MS06-072)