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CVE-2004-1478

First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )

JRun 4.0 does not properly generate and handle the JSESSIONID, which allows remote attackers to perform a session fixation attack and hijack a user's HTTP session.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Hitachi Cosminexus Enterprise=01_01_1
Hitachi Cosminexus Enterprise=01_01_1
Hitachi Cosminexus Enterprise=01_02_2
Hitachi Cosminexus Enterprise=01_02_2
Hitachi Cosminexus Server=web_01-01_1
Hitachi Cosminexus Server=web_01-01_2
Adobe ColdFusion=6.0
Adobe ColdFusion=6.1
Adobe ColdFusion=6.1
Adobe JRun=3.0
Adobe JRun=3.1
Adobe JRun=4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-1478?

    CVE-2004-1478 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing session fixation attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-1478?

    To fix CVE-2004-1478, update JRun or ColdFusion to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2004-1478?

    CVE-2004-1478 affects specific versions of Macromedia JRun and ColdFusion, as well as certain Hitachi Cosminexus Enterprise versions.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2004-1478 enable?

    CVE-2004-1478 enables session fixation attacks that allow attackers to hijack users' HTTP sessions.

  • Is CVE-2004-1478 still relevant today?

    Despite its age, CVE-2004-1478 remains relevant for environments using outdated software versions that are vulnerable to this type of attack.

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