Improper Access Control in Apple OS X Server
CVE-2016-1776

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac Os X Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 March 2016

What is CVE-2016-1776?

The Web Server component in Apple OS X Server prior to version 5.1 fails to properly restrict access to critical files such as .DS_Store and .htaccess. This vulnerability could allow remote attackers to retrieve sensitive configuration data through crafted HTTP requests, leading to potential information leakage and exploitation of server settings.

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035342
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85054
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://support.apple.com/HT206173
x_refsource_CONFIRM

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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