Apple QuickTime/Darwin Streaming Server parse_xml.cgi Source Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:8256

Info

Apple QuickTime/Darwin Streaming Server parse_xml.cgi Source Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 8256
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2003-0423
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jul 23 2003 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 19 2015 08:11AM
Credit: Discovery is credited to Rapid7.
Vulnerable: Apple Darwin Streaming Server 4.1.3
+ Apple Mac OS X 10.3.2
+ Apple Mac OS X 10.2.8
+ Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.2
+ Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.1
+ Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3.1
+ Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3
+ Apple Mac OS X Server 10.3
+ Apple Mac OS X Server 10.2.8
+ Apple Mac OS X Server 10.2.8
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Apple QuickTime/Darwin Streaming Server parse_xml.cgi Source Disclosure Vulnerability

Apple QuickTime/Darwin Streaming Server is prone to a source disclosure issue. The issue exists in the parse_xml.cgi administrative script. This could permit an attacker to gain access to sensitive information contained within script source code.

This issue is reported to affect versions up to and including 4.1.3g.

Exploit / POC

Apple QuickTime/Darwin Streaming Server parse_xml.cgi Source Disclosure Vulnerability

This issue can be exploited with a web browser. The following example was provided:

http://www.example.com:1220/parse_xml.cgi?filename=[filename]

Solution / Fix

Apple QuickTime/Darwin Streaming Server parse_xml.cgi Source Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
Apple is reported to currently be investigating this issue and has not confirmed its existence or stated that fixes are pending.

Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

References

Apple QuickTime/Darwin Streaming Server parse_xml.cgi Source Disclosure Vulnerability

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