Vulnerability Description
ColdFusion 4.5 and 5, when running on Windows with the advanced security sandbox type set to "operating system," does not properly pass security context to (1) child processes created with <CFEXECUTE> and (2) child processes that call the CreateProcess function and are executed with <CFOBJECT> or end with the CFX extension, which allows attackers to execute programs with the permissions of the System account.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Macromedia | Coldfusion | 4.5 |
References
- http://www.macromedia.com/v1/Handlers/index.cfm?ID=22263Vendor Advisory
- http://www.macromedia.com/v1/Handlers/index.cfm?ID=22263Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1514?
CVE-2001-1514 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). ColdFusion 4.5 and 5, when running on Windows with the advanced security sandbox type set to "operating system," does not properly pass security context to (1) child processes created with <CFEXECUTE>...
How severe is CVE-2001-1514?
CVE-2001-1514 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-1514?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Macromedia Coldfusion.