Critical Java zero-day attack is being protected Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 12.1.2

A new zero-day exploit in Java has been found in the wild. Currently, this exploit is being used by toolkits like the Blackhole Exploit Kit (BHEK) and the Cool Exploit Kit (CEK).

The SEP 12.1.2 Virus and Spyware Protection Def. is 11-01-2013 r37, Proactive Threat Protection Def. is 07-01-2013 r11 and Network Threat Protection Def. is 11-01-2013 r12.

I go to the website which is able to test this vulunerability:

The Java attack contect is being blocked by SEP.

For more information:

http://avpclub.alone.tw/discuz/viewthread.php?tid=44016

http://www.ithome.com.tw/itadm/article.php?c=78317

http://www.avpclub.ddns.info/discuz/viewthread.php?tid=45430

http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/java-zero-day-exploit-in-the-wild-spreading-ransomware/

Critical Java zero-day attack is being protected Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) 12.1.2