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CVE-2001-1514

UnknownEPSS 1.42%

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CVE-2001-1514 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.42%

69.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MacromediaColdfusion4.5
MacromediaColdfusion5.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1514?
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.
How severe is CVE-2001-1514?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1514 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1514?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST