PT-2008-2596 · Apple · Preview+1

Published 2008-03-18 · Updated 2017-08-08 · CVE-2008-0994

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

2.6

Low

Base vector

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.2

Description The issue concerns the use of 40-bit RC4 encryption when saving a PDF file with encryption in Preview, making it easier for attackers to decrypt the file via brute force methods.

Recommendations For Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.2, consider using alternative encryption methods or updating the encryption settings to use a more secure encryption algorithm until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using the Preview application to save PDF files with encryption.

Fix

Information Disclosure

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Related Identifiers

CVE-2008-0994

Affected Products

Macos X

Preview

References · 10

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-0994 · Security Note
• http://secunia.com/advisories/29420 · Note
• http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/28304 · Note
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html · Patch, Vendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41276 · Note
• http://vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0924/references · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/28386 · Note
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1019665 · Note
• http://us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-079A.html · Note