CVE-2020-9673 : Security Advisory and Response

Adobe ColdFusion 2016 and ColdFusion 2018 are affected by a DLL search-order hijacking vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation.

Understanding CVE-2020-9673

Adobe ColdFusion 2016 update 15 and earlier versions, and ColdFusion 2018 update 9 and earlier versions have a dll search-order hijacking vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

What is CVE-2020-9673?

CVE-2020-9673 is a vulnerability affecting Adobe ColdFusion 2016 and ColdFusion 2018, allowing attackers to exploit a DLL search-order hijacking issue.

The Impact of CVE-2020-9673

The vulnerability could be exploited to achieve privilege escalation on systems running affected versions of Adobe ColdFusion.

Technical Details of CVE-2020-9673

Vulnerability Description

Adobe ColdFusion 2016 update 15 and earlier, and ColdFusion 2018 update 9 and earlier versions are susceptible to DLL search-order hijacking.

Affected Systems and Versions

Adobe ColdFusion 2016 (update 15 and earlier versions)
Adobe ColdFusion 2018 (update 9 and earlier versions)

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit the DLL search-order hijacking vulnerability to escalate privileges on compromised systems.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply the necessary security updates provided by Adobe.
Monitor for any unusual activities on the network.
Restrict access to vulnerable systems.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch software to prevent vulnerabilities.
Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and address potential risks.

Patching and Updates

Adobe has released updates to address the DLL search-order hijacking vulnerability in ColdFusion 2016 and 2018.