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Q165998: Cold Fusion Applications Bypass Security

Article: Q165998
Product(s): Internet Information Server
Version(s): 2.0,3.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty
Last Modified: 25-FEB-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Internet Information Server versions 2.0, 3.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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Cold Fusion template files that should be only accessible to authenticated users
are also getting returned to other users.

CAUSE
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The Cold Fusion ISAPI dll file is running in a manner that does not preserve the
user context. Therefore, it allows the cfm file to run solely based on the
permissions assigned the Cold Fusion dll (Iscf.dll) file.

WORKAROUND
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Allaire is working on a new version of the .dll file (maintenance fix 2.02) that
will resolve the problem.

MORE INFORMATION
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The third-party products discussed here are manufactured by vendors independent
of Microsoft. We make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding performance
or reliability of these products.


Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kb3rdparty 
Technology        : kbiisSearch kbiis300 kbiis200
Version           : :2.0,3.0
Hardware          : ALPHA x86
Issue type        : kbprb

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