CVE-2012-0770
First published: Tue Mar 13 2012(Updated: )
Adobe ColdFusion 8.0, 8.0.1, 9.0, and 9.0.1 computes hash values for form parameters without restricting the ability to trigger hash collisions predictably, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by sending many crafted parameters.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe ColdFusion | =8.0 | |
| Adobe ColdFusion | =8.0.1 | |
| Adobe ColdFusion | =9.0 | |
| Adobe ColdFusion | =9.0.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0770?
CVE-2012-0770 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to the potential for high CPU consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0770?
To fix CVE-2012-0770, update to a patched version of Adobe ColdFusion that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Adobe ColdFusion are affected by CVE-2012-0770?
CVE-2012-0770 affects Adobe ColdFusion versions 8.0, 8.0.1, 9.0, and 9.0.1.
What type of attack is enabled by CVE-2012-0770?
CVE-2012-0770 allows remote attackers to conduct denial of service attacks by exploiting hash collisions.
Can CVE-2012-0770 lead to data breaches?
While CVE-2012-0770 primarily leads to denial of service, it does not directly allow for unauthorized access to data.
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