Update Protection against Microsoft PowerPoint Techno-color Time Bandit Code Execution Vulnerability (MS11-022)

Vulnerability
Protection

Check Point Reference:	CPAI-2011-097
Date Published:
Severity:
Source:	Microsoft Security Bulletin MS11-022
Industry Reference(s):	CVE-2011-0655
Protection Provided by:	Security Gateway R75 R71 R70 VPN-1 NGX R65 VSX NGX R65
Who is Vulnerable? Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 SP2 Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 (32-bit editions) Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 (64-bit editions) Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 Open XML File Format Converter for Mac Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 Open XML File Format Converter for Mac Microsoft PowerPoint Web App
Vulnerability Description A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in Microsoft PowerPoint. Microsoft PowerPoint is a popular graphics software for preparing slides and presentations. A remote attacker could exploit this issue via a malformed PowerPoint file. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow execution of arbitrary code on a target system.

Update/Patch Available Apply patches: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS11-022
Vulnerability Details The vulnerability is caused when PowerPoint reads an invalid record in a specially crafted PowerPoint file. A remote attacker could trigger this flaw by convincing a victim to open a specially crafted PowerPoint file which contains a malformed ExtTimeNodeContainer record. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow execution of arbitrary code on a vulnerable system.

Protection Overview
This protection will detect and block the transferring of malformed PowerPoint files over HTTP.

In order for the protection to be activated, update your Security Gateway/VPN-1 product to the latest IPS/SmartDefense update. For information on how to update IPS/SmartDefense, go to SBP-2006-05, Protection tab and select the version of your choice.

To configure the defense, select your product from the list below and follow the related protection steps.

Security Gateway: R75

How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the IPS tab, click Protections > By Protocol > IPS Software Blade > Application Intelligence > Content Protection.
2. In the right pane, double-click the Microsoft PowerPoint Techno-color Time Bandit Code Execution (MS11-022) protection.
3. In the Protection Details window, click on Edit. Choose the protection's Action (Override IPS Policy with: Prevent/Detect), and apply Additional Settings.
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: Content Protection Violation
Attack Information: Microsoft PowerPoint Techno-color Time Bandit code execution (MS11-022)

Security Gateway: R70/R71

How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the IPS tab, click Protections > By Protocol > Application Intelligence > Content Protection.
2. In the right pane, double-click the Microsoft PowerPoint Techno-color Time Bandit Code Execution (MS11-022) protection.
3. In the Protection Details window, click on Edit. Choose the protection's Action (Override IPS Policy with: Prevent/Detect), and apply Additional Settings.
4. Install policy on all modules.

VPN-1 NGX R65 & VSX NGX R65

How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the SmartDefense tab, click Application Intelligence > Content Protection.
2. Select the following:

Microsoft PowerPoint Techno-color Time Bandit Code Execution (MS11-022)

3. In the configuration pane, under Settings > Mode, check Active.
4. Install policy on all modules.

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