CVE-2004-2331: Medium severity Macromedia ColdFusion vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004
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Updated

ColdFusion MX 6.1 and 6.1 J2EE allows local users to bypass sandbox security restrictions and obtain sensitive information by using Java reflection methods to access trusted Java objects without using the CreateObject function or cfobject tag.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Macromedia ColdFusion=6.1
Macromedia ColdFusion=6.1

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Aug 16, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2331?

CVE-2004-2331 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow local users to bypass security restrictions.

2

How does CVE-2004-2331 exploit ColdFusion's security?

CVE-2004-2331 exploits ColdFusion's security by allowing users to use Java reflection methods to access trusted Java objects without proper authorization.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2004-2331?

CVE-2004-2331 affects local users of Macromedia ColdFusion MX version 6.1 and 6.1 J2EE application servers.

4

What potential risks does CVE-2004-2331 pose?

CVE-2004-2331 poses risks of sensitive information exposure, as it allows unauthorized access to trusted Java objects.

5

How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2004-2331?

To mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2004-2331, it is recommended to update ColdFusion to a more recent version that addresses this vulnerability.

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