Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:CGI:APPLE-QT-FILEDISC1 |
|---|---|
Severity |
Medium |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Apple QuickTime Streaming Server parse_xml.cgi File Disclosure |
Release Date |
2003/04/22 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
di-5.3+, idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: Apple QuickTime Streaming Server parse_xml.cgi File Disclosure
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Apple QuickTimer Streaming Server. QuickTime Streaming Server v4.1.1 and earlier versions are vulnerable. Attackers can send a maliciously crafted URL to parse_xml.cgi to view files that are not usually accessable through HTTP.
Extended Description
A file retrieval vulnerability has been reported for QuickTime/Darwin Streaming Server. The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of some parameters given to the parse_xml.cgi script. Information obtained in this manner may be used by an attacker to launch more organinzed attacks against a vulnerable system. This vulnerability was tested on SS for Microsoft Windows systems.
Affected Products
- Apple Darwin Streaming Server 4.1.2
- Apple Quicktime Streaming Server 4.1.1
References
- BugTraq: 6990
- CVE: CVE-2003-0052
- URL: http://securityvulns.com/news2617.html
- URL: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6955