Update Protection against Internet Explorer Memory Corruption Vulnerability (MS09-034)
| Check Point Reference: | CPAI-2009-139 | |
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| Source: | Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-034 | |
| Industry Reference(s): | CVE-2009-1917 |
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Security Gateway
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| Who is Vulnerable? Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 | ||
| Vulnerability Description A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that Internet Explorer handles a memory object. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by constructing a specially crafted Web page that when viewed by a user, may allow for remote code execution. |
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Update/Patch Available Apply patches: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS09-034 |
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Vulnerability Details When Internet Explorer attempts to access an object that has been deleted, memory may be corrupted in such a way that an attacker could execute arbitrary code in the context of the logged-on user. |
Protection Overview
This protection will detect and block 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, 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.