What is the severity of CVE-1999-0477?

CVE-1999-0477 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote file uploads to vulnerable ColdFusion servers.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0477?

To fix CVE-1999-0477, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Adobe ColdFusion that resolves this vulnerability.

What versions of ColdFusion are affected by CVE-1999-0477?

CVE-1999-0477 affects Adobe ColdFusion versions 2.0, 3.0, 3.01, 3.11, 3.12, and 4.0.

What can an attacker do with CVE-1999-0477?

An attacker can exploit CVE-1999-0477 to upload arbitrary files to a vulnerable ColdFusion server, potentially leading to malicious file execution.

Is there a way to mitigate CVE-1999-0477 without upgrading?

Mitigation of CVE-1999-0477 without upgrading may include implementing strict file upload controls and disabling unnecessary web functionalities.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0477

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

25/12/1999

4/2/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0477

First published: Sat Dec 25 1999(Updated: )

The Expression Evaluator in the ColdFusion Application Server allows a remote attacker to upload files to the server via openfile.cfm, which does not restrict access to the server properly.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe ColdFusion	=4.0
Adobe ColdFusion	=3.12
Adobe ColdFusion	=2.0
Adobe ColdFusion	=3.01
Adobe ColdFusion	=3.0
Adobe ColdFusion	=3.11

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/115

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Reference Links

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/115

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0477?
CVE-1999-0477 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote file uploads to vulnerable ColdFusion servers.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0477?
To fix CVE-1999-0477, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Adobe ColdFusion that resolves this vulnerability.
What versions of ColdFusion are affected by CVE-1999-0477?
CVE-1999-0477 affects Adobe ColdFusion versions 2.0, 3.0, 3.01, 3.11, 3.12, and 4.0.
What can an attacker do with CVE-1999-0477?
An attacker can exploit CVE-1999-0477 to upload arbitrary files to a vulnerable ColdFusion server, potentially leading to malicious file execution.
Is there a way to mitigate CVE-1999-0477 without upgrading?
Mitigation of CVE-1999-0477 without upgrading may include implementing strict file upload controls and disabling unnecessary web functionalities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0477?
CVE-1999-0477 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote file uploads to vulnerable ColdFusion servers.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0477?
To fix CVE-1999-0477, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Adobe ColdFusion that resolves this vulnerability.
What versions of ColdFusion are affected by CVE-1999-0477?
CVE-1999-0477 affects Adobe ColdFusion versions 2.0, 3.0, 3.01, 3.11, 3.12, and 4.0.
What can an attacker do with CVE-1999-0477?
An attacker can exploit CVE-1999-0477 to upload arbitrary files to a vulnerable ColdFusion server, potentially leading to malicious file execution.
Is there a way to mitigate CVE-1999-0477 without upgrading?
Mitigation of CVE-1999-0477 without upgrading may include implementing strict file upload controls and disabling unnecessary web functionalities.