ColdFusion syntax checker could consume all processor resources
| coldfusion-syntax-checker (1742) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
The Syntax Checker (packaged with ColdFusion) is vulnerable to a denial of service. A vulnerability in the Syntax Checker program could allow a remote attacker to cause the system to consume all available processor resources.
Platforms Affected:
- Macromedia, ColdFusion
- Microsoft, Windows 2000
- Microsoft, Windows 2003 Server
- Microsoft, Windows NT 4.0
Remedy:
Install the Cold Fusion 4.0.1 Update from the Allaire Web site. See References.
It is recommended that users remove the cfmlsyntaxcheck.cfm program from all production servers.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
References:
- Macromedia Web site, ColdFusion 4.0.1 Update at http://www.macromedia.com/v1/handlers/index.cfm?ID=10712.
- Macromedia/Allaire Security Bulletin ASB99-02, ColdFusion 4.0 Example Applications and Sample Code Exposes Servers at http://www.macromedia.com/v1/handlers/index.cfm?ID=8739.
- CVE-1999-0923: Sample runnable code snippets in ColdFusion Server 4.0 allow remote attackers to read files, conduct a denial of service, or use the server as a proxy for other HTTP calls.
- CVE-1999-0924: The Syntax Checker in ColdFusion Server 4.0 allows remote attackers to conduct a denial of service.
- OSVDB ID: 3236: ColdFusion Syntax Checker DoS
Reported:
Feb 04, 1999
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