Apple QuickTime and Darwin Streaming Server parse_xml.cgi cross-site scripting
| quicktime-darwin-parsexml-xss (11404) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Apple's QuickTime Streaming Server and Darwin's Streaming Server are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper filtering of input by the parse_xml.cgi script. A remote attacker could create a specially-crafted URL request to the parse_xml.cgi script containing script embedded within the file name parameter, which would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the Administration Server, once the link is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to obtain the administrator's authentication cookie.
Platforms Affected:
- Apple, Darwin Streaming Server 4.1.2
- Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.2
- Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.2.1
- Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.2.2
- Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.2.3
- Apple, QuickTime Streaming Server 4.1.1
Remedy:
For Apple Mac OS X 10.2.3:
Apply the Mac OS X Server Update 10.2.4, as listed in AppleCare Knowledge Base Document 70171. See References.
For Apple Mac OS X 10.2, 10.2.1, and 10.2.2:
Apply the Mac OS X Server Update Combo 10.2.4, as listed in AppleCare Knowledge Base Document 70172. See References.
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- @stake, Inc. Security Advisory A032403-1, QuickTime/Darwin Streaming Administration Server Multiple vulnerabilities at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q1/0094.html.
- AppleCare Knowledge Base Document 70171, Mac OS X Server Update 10.2.4: Information and Download at http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=70171.
- AppleCare Knowledge Base Document 70172, Mac OS X Server Update Combined 10.2.4: Information and Download at http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=70172.
- BID-6958: Apple QuickTime/Darwin Streaming Server Parse_XML.CGI Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
- CVE-2003-0053: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in parse_xml.cgi in Apple Darwin Streaming Administration Server 4.1.2 and QuickTime Streaming Server 4.1.1 allows remote attackers to insert arbitrary script via the filename parameter, which is inserted into an error message.
Reported:
Feb 24, 2003
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