Allaire Security Bulletin (ASB00-10) - The Spectra Container Editor Preview does not properly enforce object security. Allaire has released a patch that addresses this issue.
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Allaire Security Bulletin (ASB00-10)
Patch Available for Spectra Container Editor Preview Object Security Issue
Originally Posted: April 24, 2000
Last Updated: April 24, 2000
Summary
The Spectra Container Editor Preview does not properly enforce object security. Allaire has released a patch
that addresses this issue.
Issue
In Spectra, the container editor preview tool does not enforce object security. Any object-method placed in
the container object array by a publishing rule is invoked with security disabled by the container editor preview
tab.
For example, using the default schedule content rule, anyone with access to the container editor can schedule
the "display" method on an object they do not have permissions for and view it in the preview. The object will
not display on the page for that user if the page enables security, but it will display in the container editor
preview tab.
The following patch fixes the problem. After applying the patch, the container editor preview will enforce
object security and display an error if the user previewing the container does not have permission to invoke
object-methods in it.
Affected Software Versions
Allaire Spectra 1.0 and 1.0.1
What Allaire is Doing
Allaire has published this bulletin, notifying customers of the problem. Allaire has also released new templates
that will resolve the issue. These templates are available for download and inspection. Allaire also recommends
that users install sample applications and documentation on secured development servers, and not on
production servers.
The template files were created to replace the existing files on your system. It is recommended you back up your
existing data before over-writing or replacing any files.
Download - SPECTRA 1.0 Container Editor Preview Patch
What Customers Should Do
Customers should download and copy the new files into their respective directories, according to the table
below. The following is a list of which template goes in which directory:
File
Location
cfa_processdescriptorpreview.cfm
{spectraroot}\customtags\system\tier1\cfa_processdescriptorpreview.cfm
preview.cfm
{spectraroot}\handlers\system\container\preview.cfm
Revisions
April 24, 2000 -- Bulletin first created.
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