CVE-2017-3066: Adobe ColdFusion Deserialization Vulnerability

Published Apr 27, 2017
·
Updated

Adobe ColdFusion 2016 Update 3 and earlier, ColdFusion 11 update 11 and earlier, ColdFusion 10 Update 22 and earlier have a Java deserialization vulnerability in the Apache BlazeDS library. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Other sources

Adobe ColdFusion contains a deserialization vulnerability in the Apache BlazeDS library that allows for arbitrary code execution.

CISA

Affected Software

40 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-update19
Adobe ColdFusion=10.0-update2
Adobe ColdFusion=10.0-update20
Adobe ColdFusion=10.0-update21
Adobe ColdFusion=10.0-update22
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-update10
Adobe ColdFusion=11.0-update11
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=11.0-update8
Adobe ColdFusion=11.0-update9
Adobe ColdFusion=2016
Adobe ColdFusion=2016-update1
Adobe ColdFusion=2016-update2
Adobe ColdFusion=2016-update3
Adobe ColdFusion

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Compensating control

    Discontinue use of Adobe ColdFusion 2016 Update 3 and earlier, ColdFusion 11 update 11 and earlier, and ColdFusion 10 Update 22 and earlier if vendor mitigations are unavailable.

Event History

Apr 27, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 24, 2025
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Feb 26, 2025
News Published
via The Register·07:35 AM
News Published
via The Register·07:39 AM

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3066?

CVE-2017-3066 is classified as critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3066?

To mitigate CVE-2017-3066, update Adobe ColdFusion to a version that has addressed this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Adobe ColdFusion are affected by CVE-2017-3066?

CVE-2017-3066 affects Adobe ColdFusion 2016 Update 3 and earlier, ColdFusion 11 update 11 and earlier, and ColdFusion 10 Update 22 and earlier.

4

What can attackers achieve through CVE-2017-3066?

Successful exploitation of CVE-2017-3066 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-3066 if I cannot update?

While a specific workaround for CVE-2017-3066 is not provided, limiting access to the affected services can help reduce the risk until an update is applied.

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