CVE-2013-0966 — MEDIUM (6.4)

Vulnerability Description

The Apple mod_hfs_apple module for the Apache HTTP Server in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.3 does not properly handle ignorable Unicode characters, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended directory authentication requirements via a crafted pathname in a URI.

CVSS Score

6.4

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.8
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.8

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Mar/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Mar/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2013-0966?

CVE-2013-0966 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Apple mod_hfs_apple module for the Apache HTTP Server in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.3 does not properly handle ignorable Unicode characters, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended direct...

How severe is CVE-2013-0966?

CVE-2013-0966 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2013-0966?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.