Executive Summary

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.

Why It Matters

CVE-2001-0766 is rated CRITICAL severity, requiring immediate attention from security teams.

CVSS Base Score: 9.8/10

Affected Technologies

Vendors: apache, apple

Products: http_server, mac_os_x

🛡️What Defenders Should Check

Check if you are affected — Review your asset inventory for products listed in CVE-2001-0766.

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References & Sources

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0090.html

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2852

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-06/0090.html

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2852

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Affected Products

http_servermac_os_x

Sources

NVD / NIST

critical

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Critical Vulnerability: CVE-2001-0766 — apache, apple — http_server, mac_os_x