ColdFusion sample program can allow remote users to read any file
| coldfusion-sourcewindow (1744) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
A vulnerability in the ColdFusion sample program 'sourcewindow.cfm' could allow remote attackers to read any file on the system.
Consequences:
File Manipulation
Remedy:
Install the Cold Fusion 4.0.1 Update, available from the Allaire Web site. See References.
It is recommended that the sourcewindow.cfm program be removed from all production servers.
References:
- Macromedia Web site: ColdFusion 4.0.1 Update.
- Macromedia/Allaire Security Bulletin ASB99-02: ColdFusion 4.0 Example Applications and Sample Code Exposes Servers.
- CVE-1999-0922: An example application in ColdFusion Server 4.0 allows remote attackers to view source code via the sourcewindow.cfm file.
- 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.
Platforms Affected:
- Macromedia ColdFusion
- Microsoft Windows 2000
- Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Reported:
Feb 04, 1999
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