Adobe ColdFusion MX up to 7.0.2 Verity Library memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Adobe ColdFusion MX up to 7.0.2 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality in the library Verity Library. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2006-3978. There is no available exploit. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Adobe ColdFusion MX up to 7.0.2 (Programming Language Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code in the library Verity Library. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in a Verity third party library, as used on Adobe ColdFusion MX 7 through MX 7.0.2 and possibly other products, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.

The weakness was presented 10/11/2006 with Information Risk Management Plc. (Website). The advisory is shared for download at adobe.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-3978 since 08/04/2006. The attack needs to be initiated within the local network. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at download.macromedia.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (29475), SecurityFocus (BID 20431†), OSVDB (29624†), Secunia (SA22312†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1017040†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.3

VulDB Base Score: 9.6
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: download.macromedia.com

Timelineinfo

05/25/2006 🔍
08/04/2006 +71 days 🔍
10/10/2006 +67 days 🔍
10/11/2006 +1 days 🔍
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10/17/2006 +5 days 🔍
03/29/2019 +4546 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: adobe.com
Researcher: http://www.irmplc.com/
Organization: Information Risk Management Plc.
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-3978 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-3978
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2608
X-Force: 29475 - Adobe ColdFusion Verity library privilege escalation, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 20431
Secunia: 22312 - Adobe ColdFusion Verity Library Privilege Escalation Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 29624 - ColdFusion MX Search Service Verity Library rcadmin.exe Multiple Command Local Overflow
SecurityTracker: 1017040
Vupen: ADV-2006-4003

Entryinfo

Created: 10/17/2006 10:26
Updated: 03/29/2019 14:56
Changes: 10/17/2006 10:26 (77), 03/29/2019 14:56 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:6B5:103

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