Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-0994
Preview in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2 uses 40-bit RC4 when saving a PDF file with encryption, which makes it easier for attackers to decrypt the file via brute force methods.
Vulnerability category: Information leak
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-0994
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.15%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 50 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2008-0994
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.6
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LOW | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
4.9
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2.9
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nvd@nist.gov |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-0994
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The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2008-0994
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http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-079A.html
US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28304
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019665
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41276
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28386
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0924/references
Products affected by CVE-2008-0994
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*