SB2023071180 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe ColdFusion

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.

1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29298)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.

2) Deserialization of Untrusted Data (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29300)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure input validation when processing serialized data. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

3) Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29301)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform brute-force attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. A remote attacker can perform a brute-force attack and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb23-40.html