CVE-2005-4342: High severity Macromedia ColdFusion vulnerability

Published Dec 18, 2005
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Updated

ColdFusion Sandbox on Adobe (formerly Macromedia) ColdFusion MX 6.0, 6.1, 6.1 with JRun, and 7.0 does not throw an exception if the SecurityManager is disabled, which might allow remote attackers to "bypass security controls," aka "JRun Clustered Sandbox Security Vulnerability."

Affected Software

5 affected components
Macromedia ColdFusion=6.1
Macromedia ColdFusion=7.0
Macromedia ColdFusion=6.0
Macromedia ColdFusion=6.1
Macromedia ColdFusion=6.1

Event History

Dec 18, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4342?

CVE-2005-4342 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass security controls.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-4342?

To fix CVE-2005-4342, ensure that the SecurityManager in ColdFusion is enabled and apply any available patches from Adobe.

3

What versions of ColdFusion are affected by CVE-2005-4342?

CVE-2005-4342 affects ColdFusion MX 6.0, 6.1, and 7.0.

4

Can I exploit CVE-2005-4342 remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-4342 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability if the SecurityManager is disabled.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2005-4342?

The potential impacts of CVE-2005-4342 include unauthorized access and the ability to execute arbitrary code on the affected ColdFusion servers.

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