Description
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.
Affected products
Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.
n/a n/a
n/aaffected
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28304 ↗
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-079A.html ↗
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0924/references ↗
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28386 ↗
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29420 ↗
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html ↗
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562 ↗
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41276 ↗
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019665 ↗