McAfee Intrusion Prevention and Security Risk Management Solutions Provide
Protection to Identify and Block Potential New Attacks
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- McAfee, Inc.
(NYSE: MFE) today announced that it provides coverage for the three
security vulnerabilities disclosed by Microsoft Corporation. These
vulnerabilities have been reviewed by McAfee(R) Avert(R) Labs, and based on
their findings, McAfee recommends that users confirm the Microsoft product
versioning outlined in the bulletins and update as recommended by Microsoft
and McAfee. This includes deploying solutions to ensure protection against
the vulnerabilities outlined in this advisory.
"Microsoft is kicking off 2008 with a pair of serious security
bulletins," said Dave Marcus, security research and communications manager
at McAfee Avert Labs. "The vulnerability in Windows TCP/IP in particular
should be taken seriously as it could allow a remote attacker to compromise
a Windows system without any user interaction."
Microsoft Vulnerabilities Overview:
-- MS08-001 - Vulnerabilities in Windows TCP/IP Could Allow Remote Code
Execution
-- MS08-002 - Vulnerability in LSASS Could Allow Local Elevation of
Privilege
Scope of Potential Compromise
Today's two security bulletins cover a total of three vulnerabilities.
One of the bulletins is rated critical by Microsoft due to the potential
for remote code execution. The second bulletin is deemed important, a notch
lower on Microsoft's severity scale.
For additional information on today's vulnerabilities, including the
McAfee Avert Labs Patch Tuesday webinar, as well as information on current
threats, visit McAfee's Threat Center at
http://www.mcafee.com/us/threat_center/default.asp. McAfee recommends users
sign up to receive the McAfee Avert Labs Security Advisory, describing
detailed McAfee product coverage on the set of vulnerabilities described in
this document, as well as McAfee product coverage for other threats. To
sign-up visit:
http://www.mcafee.com/us/threat_center/securityadvisory/signup.aspx. More
information on the vulnerabilities can also be found at
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.aspx.
McAfee Solutions
With McAfee's Security Risk Management approach, customers can
effectively address business priorities and security realities. McAfee's
award-winning solutions identify and block known and unknown attacks before
they can cause damage. McAfee will continue to update its coverage as
needed as new exploit vectors are discovered and as new threats emerge.
Out of the box, Host IPS protects against many code execution exploits.
McAfee Host IPS and McAfee Entercept(R) protect users against code
execution that may result from common classes of exploits targeted at the
vulnerability in Microsoft LSASS. This "out of the box" protection is
provided without the need for security content updates for either product.
McAfee VirusScan(R) Enterprise and McAfee Managed VirusScan with
AntiSpyware protects users against code execution that may result from
common classes of exploits targeted at the vulnerability Microsoft LSASS.
McAfee IntruShield(R) provides coverage for Microsoft Windows TCP/IP
vulnerabilities through signature sets released today. McAfee IntruShield
sensors deployed in in-line mode can be configured with a response action
to drop such packets for preventing these attacks.
The McAfee System Compliance Profiler, a component of McAfee ePolicy
Orchestrator, is being updated for today's newly disclosed vulnerabilities
in Microsoft TCP/IP and LSASS to quickly assess compliance levels of the
security patches announced today.
The McAfee Foundstone(R) and McAfee Network Access Control (previously
known as McAfee Policy Enforcer) checks are being created to detect the
vulnerabilities announced today, and will be available in the packages
released today and the day after tomorrow, respectively. These checks are
expected to accurately identify if a system is vulnerable in many
enterprise environments.
McAfee Policy Auditor compliance checks and McAfee Remediation Manager
remediations are being created to identify unpatched systems and apply the
necessary patches to affected systems for the vulnerabilities in Microsoft
Windows TCP/IP and LSASS. Updates will be available in the next V-Flash
package.
Avert DAT files will be updated as new exploits are discovered. DAT
files are used by McAfee GroupShield(R), PortalShield(TM), Secure Internet
Gateway appliances, Secure Messaging Gateway appliances, Secure Web Gateway
appliances, Total Protection suites, VirusScan Enterprise, VirusScan
Command Line, VirusScan Online and other McAfee scanners. McAfee users can
refer to http://www.mcafee.com/us/threat_center/default.asp for information
regarding any new threats attempting to exploit these vulnerabilities.
McAfee Avert Labs maintains one of the top-ranked security threat and
research organizations in the world, employing researchers around the
globe. The Labs combine world-class malicious code and anti-virus research
with intrusion prevention and vulnerability research expertise. McAfee
protects customers by providing deep analysis and core technologies that
are developed through the combined efforts of its researchers. McAfee Avert
Labs continually monitors the Internet for new threats and attack vectors
on a daily basis. Whenever possible, we will update our security
technologies and coverage as these new threats and vectors emerge.
About McAfee, Inc.
McAfee Inc., the leading dedicated security technology company,
headquartered in Santa Clara, California, delivers proactive and proven
solutions and services that secure systems and networks around the world.
With its unmatched security expertise and commitment to innovation, McAfee
empowers home users, businesses, the public sector, and service providers
with the ability to block attacks, prevent disruptions, and continuously
track and improve their security. http://www.mcafee.com.
NOTE: McAfee, Avert, IntruShield, Entercept, Foundstone, ePolicy
Orchestrator, VirusScan, GroupShield, and PortalShield are registered
trademarks or trademarks of McAfee, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the
United States and/or other countries. McAfee Red in connection with
security is distinctive of McAfee brand products. All other registered and
unregistered trademarks herein are the sole property of their respective
owners. (C) 2008 McAfee, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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CONTACT:
Joris Evers of McAfee, Inc., +1-408-346-3310,
joris_evers@mcafee.com; or Diana Williams of Red Consultancy,
+1-415-618-8812, diana.williams@redconsultancy.com, for McAfee,
Inc.
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