CVE-2016-1115: Input Validation

Published May 11, 2016
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Updated

Adobe ColdFusion 10 before Update 19, 11 before Update 8, and 2016 before Update 1 mishandles wildcards in name fields of X.509 certificates, which might allow man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers via a crafted certificate.

Affected Software

28 affected components
Adobe ColdFusion=10.0
Adobe ColdFusion=10.0-update1
Adobe ColdFusion=10.0-update10
Adobe ColdFusion=10.0-update11
Adobe ColdFusion=10.0-update12
Adobe ColdFusion=10.0-update13
Adobe ColdFusion=10.0-update14
Adobe ColdFusion=10.0-update15
Adobe ColdFusion=10.0-update16
Adobe ColdFusion=10.0-update17
Adobe ColdFusion=10.0-update18
Adobe ColdFusion=10.0-update2
Adobe ColdFusion=10.0-update3
Adobe ColdFusion=10.0-update4
Adobe ColdFusion=10.0-update5
Adobe ColdFusion=10.0-update6
Adobe ColdFusion=10.0-update7
Adobe ColdFusion=10.0-update8
Adobe ColdFusion=10.0-update9
Adobe ColdFusion=11.0
Adobe ColdFusion=11.0-update1
Adobe ColdFusion=11.0-update2
Adobe ColdFusion=11.0-update3
Adobe ColdFusion=11.0-update4
Adobe ColdFusion=11.0-update5
Adobe ColdFusion=11.0-update6
Adobe ColdFusion=11.0-update7
Adobe ColdFusion=2016

Event History

May 11, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1115?

CVE-2016-1115 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow man-in-the-middle attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-1115?

To remediate CVE-2016-1115, apply the latest security updates provided by Adobe for ColdFusion.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-1115?

CVE-2016-1115 affects Adobe ColdFusion versions 10 before Update 19, 11 before Update 8, and 2016 before Update 1.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2016-1115 facilitate?

CVE-2016-1115 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers using crafted X.509 certificates.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2016-1115?

While applying updates is recommended, limiting exposure or using alternative secure configurations can serve as temporary workarounds.

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