Title: Macromedia ColdFusion MX Remote Development Service File Disclosure Vulnerability
Severity: HIGH
Description:
ColdFusion MX is the application server for developing and hosting infrastructure distributed by Macromedia. It is available as a standalone product for Unix, Linux, and Microsoft Operating Systems.
Remote Development Service (RDS) is a way to facilitate secure remote access to ColdFusion MX servers. This service is used by developers to access databases, files and other data sources. By default, the RDS service has SYSTEM level privileges.
A vulnerability has been reported for the RDS service that may allow an attacker to obtain unauthorized access to a data residing on a ColdFusion MX server. The vulnerability is due to the way that authentication is done when communicating with a ColdFusion MX server.
Specifically, RDS requires a password to authenticate a remote developer. However, it is possible for a remote user to configure their web site properties to access files residing on the vulnerable server.
Any information obtained in this manner may be used by an attacker to launch further attacks against a vulnerable system.
Affected Products:
- Macromedia ColdFusion Server MX 6.0.0
- Macromedia ColdFusion Server MX Developer
- Macromedia ColdFusion Server MX Enterprise
- Macromedia ColdFusion Server MX Professional
References:
- cdowns <cdowns@angrypacket.com>: Cold Fusion RDS mx remote exploit
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