Apache HTTP Server 1.3.14 on Mac HFS+ File System privileges management

| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apache HTTP Server 1.3.14 on Mac. The affected element is an unknown function of the component HFS+ File System Handler. Performing a manipulation results in privileges management. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2001-0766. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is suggested to use restrictive firewalling.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Apache HTTP Server 1.3.14 on Mac (Web Server). It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality of the component HFS+ File System Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
Apache on MacOS X Client 10.0.3 with the HFS+ file system allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions via a URL that contains some characters whose case is not matched by Apache s filters.
The weakness was shared 10/18/2001 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-0766. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.
The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k.
It is possible to mitigate the weakness by firewalling .
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6687), Exploit-DB (20911), SecurityFocus (BID 2852†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-5517†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
Product
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Support
- end of life (old version)
Website
- Vendor: https://www.apache.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4
VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
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Exploiting
Class: Privileges managementCWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasures
Recommended: FirewallStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
06/10/2001 🔍06/10/2001 🔍
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10/05/2004 🔍
07/09/2014 🔍
12/28/2024 🔍
Sources
Vendor: apache.orgAdvisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2001-0766 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0766
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17529
X-Force: 6687
SecurityFocus: 2852 - MacOS X Client Apache File Protection Bypass Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 5517 - Apache on MacOS X with HFS+ File System Unauthorized File Access, Medium
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
Entry
Created: 07/09/2014 17:33Updated: 12/28/2024 10:31
Changes: 07/09/2014 17:33 (42), 04/17/2019 09:59 (20), 12/28/2024 10:31 (26)
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Cache ID: 216:ED1:103
Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
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