CVE-2004-1083
HighSummary
The vulnerability in Apache for Apple Mac OS X 10.2.8 and 10.3.6 stems from a case sensitivity mismatch between the server and the HFS+ filesystem. Apache restricts access to files only with exact case matching, while HFS+ treats them case-insensitively, allowing attackers to bypass restrictions.
Risk Assessment
A remote attacker can read sensitive files such as .DS_Store (containing folder metadata) and files starting with .ht (e.g., .htaccess) using alternate capitalization, leading to information disclosure and potential security breaches.
Recommendation
Update Apache to a version that accounts for HFS+ case insensitivity, or configure the server to block access to files regardless of case.
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Original NVD description (English source)
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.