Category Archives: Checkpoint

Checkpoint

Advantech WebAccess updateTemplate.aspx SQL Injection (CVE-2017-5154)

An SQL injection vulnerability has been reported in Advantech WebAccess. The vulnerability is due to insufficient validation of the template parameter in HTTP request sent to the updateTemplate.aspx. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a HTTP request with a malicious SQL query to the target server. Successful exploitation could allow the attacker to access and modify potentially sensitive information.

Java Applet FTP Protocol Stream Injection

A FTP protocol stream injection vulnerability has been reported in Java’s Applets. The vulnerability is due to improper URL handling code. A remote attacker may exploit this issue using a specially crafted Java applet which can enable an attacker to run FTP commands on the effected system.

Suspected Ransomware Dropzone

A Microsoft Office Mail attachment containing a malicious downloader was observed as part of a ransomware campaign. A remote attacker could send spam e-mails including a downloader and manipulate users to manually enable them. This would allow the malicious code to run and infect the target system.

Microsoft Browser HandleColumnBreakOnColumnSpanningElement Type Confusion (CVE-2017-0037)

A type confusion vulnerability exists in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge. The vulnerability is due to an error in Microsoft Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge while handling a specially crafted HTML file. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by enticing a target user to open a specially crafted HTML file with an affected version of Microsoft Internet Explorer or Microsoft Edge.