First published: Fri Mar 15 2013(Updated: )
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.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.8 | |
Apple macOS Server | =10.6.8 | |
Apple iOS and macOS | =10.7.0 | |
Apple iOS and macOS | =10.7.1 | |
Apple iOS and macOS | =10.7.2 | |
Apple iOS and macOS | =10.7.3 | |
Apple iOS and macOS | =10.7.4 | |
Apple iOS and macOS | =10.7.5 | |
Apple macOS Server | =10.7.0 | |
Apple macOS Server | =10.7.1 | |
Apple macOS Server | =10.7.2 | |
Apple macOS Server | =10.7.3 | |
Apple macOS Server | =10.7.4 | |
Apple macOS Server | =10.7.5 | |
Apple iOS and macOS | =10.8.0 | |
Apple iOS and macOS | =10.8.1 | |
Apple iOS and macOS | =10.8.2 |
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CVE-2013-0966 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that allows remote attackers to bypass directory authentication.
To mitigate CVE-2013-0966, it is recommended to update the affected Apache HTTP Server on macOS to the latest version provided by Apple.
CVE-2013-0966 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.6.8, 10.7.x, and 10.8.x before 10.8.3.
Yes, CVE-2013-0966 can allow unauthorized remote access by bypassing intended directory authentication.
While a firewall can provide additional security, CVE-2013-0966 specifically targets vulnerabilities in Apache, making it essential to address the weakness directly.