Adobe ColdFusion CFC methods security bypass
| adobe-coldfusion-cfc-security-bypass (41720) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Adobe ColdFusion could allow a remote attacker to bypass CFC method security restrictions when the access level is set to public. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability using Flex 2 remoting to gain access to functions intended for local use only.
Platforms Affected:
- Adobe, ColdFusion 8.0
- Adobe, ColdFusion 8.0.1
- Adobe, Flex 2
Remedy:
Refer to APSB08-12 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
References:
- APSB08-12, Update available for ColdFusion 8 CFC method access level issue at http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-12.html.
- BID-28698: Adobe ColdFusion CFC Method Access Level Security Bypass Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-1656: Adobe ColdFusion 8 and 8.0.1 does not properly implement the public access level for CFC methods, which allows remote attackers to invoke these methods via Flex 2 remoting, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-4725.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2008-1157: Adobe ColdFusion CFC Methods Access Level Bypass Vulnerability
- SA29748: Adobe ColdFusion CFC Methods Access Security Bypass
- SECTRACK ID: 1019806: Adobe ColdFusion Lets Remote Users Access CFC Methods
Reported:
Apr 08, 2008
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