Directory Traversal Vulnerability in Apple QuickTime and Darwin Streaming Server

CVE-2003-0425

Summary

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in Apple QuickTime and Darwin Streaming Server, which allows remote attackers to manipulate HTTP requests and gain access to arbitrary files on the server. By using a crafted request with specific URL encoding (notably the triple dot sequence), an attacker can bypass security restrictions, potentially exposing sensitive information stored on the server. It is crucial for users and administrators to apply relevant updates to mitigate this risk effectively.

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