CVE-2016-1776 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can access sensitive configuration files like .DS_Store and .htaccess via HTTP requests in Apple OS X Server.
- 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-2016-1776?
CVE-2016-1776 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X Server, published on 24 Mar 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Web Server in Apple OS X Server before 5.1 does not properly restrict access to .DS_Store and .htaccess files, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive configuration information via an HTTP request.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1776?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1776?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1776 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-1776 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1776 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fj7g-5fw7-pp89.