Critical vulnerabilities have been identified in ColdFusion v8.0.1 and
earlier versions, and JRun 4.0. Adobe has now patched them with a Security
Update released on August 17, 2009.
Here are the details, direct from Adobe's own Security Bulletin:
"Summary
Critical vulnerabilities have been identified in ColdFusion v8.0.1 and
earlier versions, and JRun 4.0. These vulnerabilities could lead to the
potential compromise of user accounts or the affected system.
Affected software versions
ColdFusion 8.0.1 and earlier versions
JRun 4.0
Solution
Adobe recommends affected ColdFusion and JRun customers update their
installations using the links in the Details section below.
Severity rating
Adobe categorizes these as critical issues and recommends affected users
patch their installati... (more)
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