Adobe ColdFusion administrator interface brute force
| coldfusion-interface-brute-force (41150) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Adobe ColdFusion could allow a remote attacker to perform a brute force attack, caused by a design error in the administrator interface. Failed login attempts are not logged. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using brute force techniques to hide login attempts to the interface.
Platforms Affected:
- Adobe, ColdFusion 8.0
- Macromedia, ColdFusion 7.0
Remedy:
Refer to APSB08-08 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- APSB08-08, Update available for ColdFusion MX 7 and ColdFusion 8 logs invalid admin interface log-in attempts at http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-08.html.
- BID-28207: Adobe ColdFusion Administration Interface Failed Login Audit Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-1203: The administrator interface for Adobe ColdFusion 8 and ColdFusion MX7 does not log failed authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force attacks without detection.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2008-0862: Adobe ColdFusion Client-Side Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
- SA29332: Adobe ColdFusion Multiple Vulnerabilities
- SECTRACK ID: 1019600: Adobe ColdFusion Does Not Audit Failed Login Attempts
Reported:
Mar 11, 2008
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