CVE-2004-1083 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can read sensitive files like .DS_Store and .htaccess by exploiting case sensitivity mismatches between Apache and the HFS+ filesystem.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-1083?
CVE-2004-1083 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 14 Apr 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Apache for Apple Mac OS X 10.2.8 and 10.3.6 restricts access to files in a case sensitive manner, but the Apple HFS+ filesystem accesses files in a case insensitive manner, which allows remote attackers to read .DS_Store files and files beginning with ".ht" using alternate capitalization.
Weakness: CWE-178
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1083?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Darwin Streaming Server, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server, Apple Quicktime Streaming Server.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1083?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1083 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2004-1083 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1083 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q8p7-6fhh-3h44.