File Access Vulnerability in Apache on Apple Mac OS X Systems
CVE-2004-1083

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Apple
Status
Quicktime Streaming Server
Darwin Streaming Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 December 2004

Summary

The vulnerability arises from a mismatch in case-sensitivity between the Apache web server and the Apple HFS+ file system. While Apache restricts file access in a case-sensitive manner, the HFS+ file system handles file names in a case-insensitive manner. This discrepancy allows remote attackers to exploit this behavior and gain unauthorized access to sensitive files, including .DS_Store files and files that begin with the characters " .ht". As a result, attackers can potentially read private configurations or metadata intended to remain hidden.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11802
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http://secunia.com/advisories/13362/
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Au...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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