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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2012.0278
A Hotfix is available for Adobe ColdFusion
14 March 2012
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Adobe ColdFusion
Publisher: Adobe
Operating System: Windows
UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX)
Impact/Access: Denial of Service -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2012-0770
Original Bulletin:
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb12-06.html
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Security update: Hotfix available for ColdFusion
Release date: March 13, 2012
Vulnerability identifier: APSB12-06
Priority: 2
CVE number: CVE-2012-0770
Platform: All Platforms
Summary
This priority 2 update addresses an important vulnerability in
ColdFusion 9.0.1 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh and UNIX.
This vulnerability could lead to a denial of service attack using a
hash algorithm collision. Adobe recommends users update their product
installation using the instructions provided in the "Solution" section
below.
Affected software versions
ColdFusion 9.0.1, 9.0, 8.0.1 and 8.0 for Windows, Macintosh and UNIX
Solution
Adobe recommends affected ColdFusion customers update their
installation using the instructions provided in the technote:
http://helpx.adobe.com/coldfusion/kb/coldfusion-security-hotfix.html.
Priority and Severity ratings
Adobe categorizes these updates with the following priority and
severity ratings, and recommends users update their installations to
the newest versions:
Priority: 2
Severity: Important
Details
This priority 2 update addresses an important vulnerability in
ColdFusion 9.0.1 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh and UNIX.
This vulnerability could lead to a denial of service attack using a
hash algorithm collision. Adobe has provided a solution to address the
reported vulnerability. It is recommended that users update their
product installation using the instructions provided in the "Solution"
section above.
This update resolves a denial of service attack using a hash algorithm
collision (CVE-2012-0770).
Adobe Disclaimer
License agreement
By using software of Adobe Systems Incorporated or its subsidiaries
("Adobe"); you agree to the following terms and conditions. If you do
not agree with such terms and conditions; do not use the software. The
terms of an end user license agreement accompanying a particular
software file upon installation or download of the software shall
supersede the terms presented below.
The export and re-export of Adobe software products are controlled by
the United States Export Administration Regulations and such software
may not be exported or re-exported to Cuba; Iran; Iraq; Libya; North
Korea; Sudan; or Syria or any country to which the United States
embargoes goods. In addition; Adobe software may not be distributed to
persons on the Table of Denial Orders; the Entity List; or the List of
Specially Designated Nationals.
By downloading or using an Adobe software product you are certifying
that you are not a national of Cuba; Iran; Iraq; Libya; North Korea;
Sudan; or Syria or any country to which the United States embargoes
goods and that you are not a person on the Table of Denial Orders; the
Entity List; or the List of Specially Designated Nationals. If the
software is designed for use with an application software product (the
"Host Application") published by Adobe; Adobe grants you a
non-exclusive license to use such software with the Host Application
only; provided you possess a valid license from Adobe for the Host
Application. Except as set forth below; such software is licensed to
you subject to the terms and conditions of the End User License
Agreement from Adobe governing your use of the Host Application.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES: YOU AGREE THAT ADOBE HAS MADE NO EXPRESS
WARRANTIES TO YOU REGARDING THE SOFTWARE AND THAT THE SOFTWARE IS BEING
PROVIDED TO YOU "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. ADOBE DISCLAIMS
ALL WARRANTIES WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE; EXPRESS OR IMPLIED;
INCLUDING; WITHOUT LIMITATION; ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE; MERCHANTABILITY; MERCHANTABLE QUALITY OR
NONINFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. Some states or jurisdictions do
not allow the exclusion of implied warranties; so the above limitations
may not apply to you.
LIMIT OF LIABILITY: IN NO EVENT WILL ADOBE BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY
LOSS OF USE; INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS; OR ANY DIRECT; INDIRECT;
SPECIAL; INCIDENTAL; OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND (INCLUDING
LOST PROFITS) REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT;
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE); STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE;
EVEN IF ADOBE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some
states or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages; so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.
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