Apache HTTP server Apple HFS+ filesystem obtain information
| apache-hfs-obtain-info (18349) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Apache HTTP server running on Mac OS X versions 10.3.6 and 10.2.8 with the Apple HFS+ filesystem could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. By sending a specially-crafted HTTP request, a remote attacker could bypass the Apache file handler and gain unauthorized access to file data and resource fork content.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
Apply Security Update 2004-12-02, as listed in AppleCare Knowledge Base Document 61798. See References.
References:
- AppleCare Knowledge Base Document 300422: Mac OS X Server: Protection for sensitive files when using Apache on an HFS+ volume.
- AppleCare Knowledge Base Document 61798: Security Update 2004-12-02.
- CIAC Information Bulletin P-049: Apple Security Update 2004-12-02.
- CIAC Information Bulletin P-276: Apple Security Update 2005-007.
- BID-11802: Apple Mac OS X Multiple Remote And Local Vulnerabilities
- BID-14567: Apple Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2004-1084: Apache for Apple Mac OS X 10.2.8 and 10.3.6 allows remote attackers to read files and resource fork content via HTTP requests to certain special file names related to multiple data streams in HFS+, which bypass Apache file handles.
- SA13362: Mac OS X Security Update Fixes Multiple Vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- Apache HTTP Server
- Apple Mac OS X 10.2.8
- Apple Mac OS X 10.3.6
- Apple Mac OS X Server 10.2.8
- Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.6
Reported:
Not available
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