Apple macOS 10.14 Encrypted PDF inadequate encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Apple macOS 10.14. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Encrypted PDF Handler. Performing a manipulation results in inadequate encryption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2019-8772. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple macOS 10.14 (Operating System). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown code of the component Encrypted PDF Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a inadequate encryption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-326. The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

An issue existed in the handling of links in encrypted PDFs. This issue was addressed by adding a confirmation prompt. This issue is fixed in macOS Catalina 10.15. An attacker may be able to exfiltrate the contents of an encrypted PDF.

The weakness was disclosed 12/18/2019. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2019-8772 since 02/18/2019. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1600 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 10.15 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-147418, VDB-147416 and VDB-147414 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Inadequate encryption
CWE: CWE-326 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: macOS 10.15

Timelineinfo

02/18/2019 🔍
12/18/2019 +303 days 🔍
12/19/2019 +1 days 🔍
03/15/2024 +1548 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: support.apple.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2019-8772 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-8772
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-147417
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712
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Entryinfo

Created: 12/19/2019 09:29
Updated: 03/15/2024 09:30
Changes: 12/19/2019 09:29 (39), 12/19/2019 09:34 (18), 03/15/2024 09:30 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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