Information disclosure in Apple Mac OS X
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 class: Information Disclosure
Published · last modified .
CVSS v2 metric
CVSS v2 base score 2.6 (Low). Vector: AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N. This CVE predates CVSS v3 and has no v3 score from NVD.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.012 (67.6th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 68th percentile — 67.6% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.012 · newest: 0.012 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Apple Mac OS X — versions 10.5.2
- Apple Mac OS X Server — versions 10.5.2
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/28304 (vdb-entry)
- www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-079A.html (US Government Resource, third-party-advisory)
- www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0924/references (vdb-entry)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/28386 (vdb-entry)
- secunia.com/advisories/29420 (third-party-advisory)
- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html (vendor-advisory, Patch)
- docs.info.apple.com/article.html
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41276 (vdb-entry)
- www.securitytracker.com/id (vdb-entry)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0994?
- CVE-2008-0994 is a vulnerability in Apple Mac OS X, classified under Information Disclosure. Published 2008-03-18.
- Is CVE-2008-0994 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.