CVE-2004-0646: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Nov 19 2004(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the WriteToLog function for JRun 3.0 through 4.0 web server connectors, such as (1) mod_jrun and (2) mod_jrun20 for Apache, with verbose logging enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP header Content-Type field or other fields.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe ColdFusion | =6.0 | |
| Adobe ColdFusion | =6.1 | |
| Adobe JRun | =3.0 | |
| Adobe JRun | =3.1 | |
| Adobe JRun | =4.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/security/security_zone/mpsb04-08.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11245
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/377194
- http://www.macromedia.com/devnet/security/security_zone/mpsb04-09.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/990200
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12647/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17485
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0646?
CVE-2004-0646 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0646?
To fix CVE-2004-0646, you should upgrade to a patched version of JRun or ColdFusion that addresses this buffer overflow issue.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2004-0646?
CVE-2004-0646 affects Macromedia JRun versions 3.0 through 4.0 and ColdFusion versions 6.0 and 6.1.
What can attackers do through CVE-2004-0646?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2004-0646 to execute arbitrary code on the affected server by sending a specially crafted HTTP header.
Is CVE-2004-0646 related to Apache web server?
Yes, CVE-2004-0646 is related to the JRun web server connectors for Apache that have the verbose logging feature enabled.
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