CVE-1999-0756 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can stop the ColdFusion server via the Start/Stop utility when Advanced Security is enabled, causing denial of service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-1999-0756?

CVE-1999-0756 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Sep 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ColdFusion Administrator with Advanced Security enabled allows remote users to stop the ColdFusion server via the Start/Stop utility.

Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0756?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Allaire Coldfusion Server.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0756?

No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0756 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-1999-0756 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0756 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hh79-hq4p-6w7f.

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