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Update Protection against Microsoft Windows Media Player MPEG-4 Codec Code Execution Vulnerability (MS10-062)

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Check Point Reference: CPAI-2010-266
Date Published:
Severity:
Last Updated:
Source: Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-062
Industry Reference(s): CVE-2010-0818
Protection Provided by: Security Gateway
  • R75
  • R71
  • R70
VPN-1
  • NGX R65
VSX
  • NGX R65
IPS-1
  • IPS-1
  • IPS-1 NGX R65
Who is Vulnerable?
Windows XP SP3
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2
Windows Server 2003 SP2
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition SP2
Windows Vista SP1
Windows Vista SP2
Windows Vista x64 Edition SP1
Windows Vista x64 Edition SP2
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems
Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems SP2
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems SP2
Vulnerability Description
A remote code execution vulnerability has been reported in the way the MPEG-4 video decoding codec handles supported format files. MPEG-4 is an International Standards Organization (ISO) specification that covers many aspects of multimedia presentation including compression, authoring and delivery. A remote attacker could exploit this issue via a specially crafted media file. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow execution of arbitrary code on a target system.
Update/Patch Available
Apply patches:
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-062 
Vulnerability Details
The vulnerability is within the MPEG-4 video decoding codec that fails to properly handle specially crafted media files. A remote attacker could trigger this flaw by convincing a victim to open a specially crafted .WMV file. Successful exploitation of this issue may allow the attacker take complete control of an affected system.

Protection Overview
This protection will detect and block the transferring of malformed .WMV 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 Windows Media Player MPEG-4 Codec Code Execution (MS10-062) 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 Windows Media Player MPEG-4 codec code execution (MS10-062)

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 Windows Media Player MPEG-4 Codec Code Execution (MS10-062) 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 Windows Media Player MPEG-4 codec code execution (MS10-062)

VPN-1 NGX R65 & VSX NGX R65

How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the SmartDefense tab, click Application Intelligence > Content Protection >Microsoft Windows Media Player MPEG-4 Codec Code Execution (MS10-062).
2. In the configuration pane, under Settings > Mode, check Active.
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: Content Protection Violation
Attack Information: Microsoft Windows Media Player MPEG-4 codec code execution (MS10-062)

IPS-1 & IPS-1 NGX R65

How Can I Protect My Network?
1. In the IPS-1 Policy Manager, click on the Protection tab.
2. In the Protection tree, click Application Intelligence > Badfiles, and select the ASF Parser protection group.
3. Click Microsoft Windows Media Player MPEG-4 Codec Code Execution (MS10-062) (IPS-1 NGX R65 only).
4. In the configuration pane, under Settings, check Active.
5. Click on Install Policy.

How Do I Know if My Network is Under Attack?
Upon attack, the following entries will be logged:

Alert Name: Badfiles ASF file Alert/Filter
Description: Microsoft Windows Media Player MPEG-4 Codec Code Execution (MS10-062)