CVE-2020-3768 : Security Advisory and Response

ColdFusion versions ColdFusion 2016 and ColdFusion 2018 have a dll search-order hijacking vulnerability that could lead to privilege escalation.

Understanding CVE-2020-3768

ColdFusion 2016 and ColdFusion 2018 are affected by a DLL search-order hijacking vulnerability, potentially allowing attackers to escalate privileges.

What is CVE-2020-3768?

This CVE refers to a vulnerability in ColdFusion versions 2016 and 2018 that enables DLL search-order hijacking, a type of attack that can lead to privilege escalation.

The Impact of CVE-2020-3768

Exploiting this vulnerability successfully could result in attackers gaining elevated privileges on the affected system, posing a significant security risk.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-3768

Vulnerability Description

ColdFusion 2016 and ColdFusion 2018 versions are susceptible to DLL search-order hijacking.

Affected Systems and Versions

Product: ColdFusion
Vendor: Adobe
Versions: ColdFusion 2016, and ColdFusion 2018

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the DLL search-order hijacking vulnerability to potentially escalate privileges on the system.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the security patch provided by Adobe to address the vulnerability.
Monitor for any unusual system behavior that could indicate exploitation.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent known vulnerabilities.
Implement least privilege access to limit the impact of potential privilege escalation.

Patching and Updates

Ensure that ColdFusion 2016 and ColdFusion 2018 versions are updated with the latest security patches from Adobe.