Apache for Apple Mac OS X 10.2.8 and 10.3.6 restricts access to files in a case sensitive manner, but the Apple HFS+ filesystem accesses files in a case insensitive manner, which allows remote attackers to read .DS_Store files and files beginning with “.ht” using alternate capitalization.
lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2004/Dec/msg00000.html
lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005//Aug/msg00001.html
lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Aug/msg00000.html
secunia.com/advisories/13362/
www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-049.shtml
www.securityfocus.com/bid/11802
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18348