What is the severity of CVE-2008-0994?

CVE-2008-0994 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through brute force attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0994?

To fix CVE-2008-0994, update your Apple Mac OS X to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

What types of files are affected by CVE-2008-0994?

CVE-2008-0994 affects PDF files saved with encryption using 40-bit RC4 on affected versions of Apple Mac OS X.

Who is at risk for CVE-2008-0994?

Users of Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2 who encrypt PDF files are at risk for CVE-2008-0994.

What does CVE-2008-0994 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2008-0994 allows an attacker to decrypt PDF files via brute force methods due to weak encryption.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-0994

low

2.6

CWE

200

18/3/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-0994: Infoleak

First published: Tue Mar 18 2008(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.5.2
macOS Yosemite	=10.5.2

Remedy

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0994?
CVE-2008-0994 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through brute force attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0994?
To fix CVE-2008-0994, update your Apple Mac OS X to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of files are affected by CVE-2008-0994?
CVE-2008-0994 affects PDF files saved with encryption using 40-bit RC4 on affected versions of Apple Mac OS X.
Who is at risk for CVE-2008-0994?
Users of Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2 who encrypt PDF files are at risk for CVE-2008-0994.
What does CVE-2008-0994 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2008-0994 allows an attacker to decrypt PDF files via brute force methods due to weak encryption.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0994?
CVE-2008-0994 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through brute force attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0994?
To fix CVE-2008-0994, update your Apple Mac OS X to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of files are affected by CVE-2008-0994?
CVE-2008-0994 affects PDF files saved with encryption using 40-bit RC4 on affected versions of Apple Mac OS X.
Who is at risk for CVE-2008-0994?
Users of Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2 who encrypt PDF files are at risk for CVE-2008-0994.
What does CVE-2008-0994 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2008-0994 allows an attacker to decrypt PDF files via brute force methods due to weak encryption.