CVE-2008-4368 Weak cryptography in n/a
Default Mac OS X Java configuration limits encryption key sizes, allowing attackers to more easily decrypt sensitive data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-4368?
CVE-2008-4368 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 1 Oct 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The default configuration of Java 1.5 on Apple Mac OS X 10.5.4 and 10.5.5 contains a jurisdiction policy that limits Java Cryptography Extension (JCE) key sizes to 128 bits, which makes it easier for attackers to decrypt ciphertext produced by JCE.
Weakness: CWE-310
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4368?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4368?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4368 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-4368 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4368 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6w6j-pxvf-wrx2.