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Weakness ID : 72
Structure : Simple
Abstraction : Variant
Description
The product does not properly handle special paths that may identify the data or resource fork of a
file on the HFS+ file system.
Extended Description
If the product chooses actions to take based on the file name, then if an attacker provides the
data or resource fork, the product may take unexpected actions. Further, if the product intends to
restrict access to a file, then an attacker might still be able to bypass intended access restrictions
by requesting the data or resource fork for that file.
Relationships
The table(s) below shows the weaknesses and high level categories that are related to this
weakness. These relationships are defined as ChildOf, ParentOf, MemberOr and give insight to
similar items that may exist at higher and lower levels of abstraction. In addition, relationships such
as PeerOf and CanAlsoBe are defined to show similar weaknesses that may want to be explored.
Relevant to the view "Research Concepts" (CWE-1000)
Nature Type ID Name Page
ChildOf 66 Improper Handling of File Names that Identify Virtual
Resources