# CVE-2008-4227: Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.1 changes the encryption level of PPTP VPN connections to a lower

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-11-25 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.1 changes the encryption level of PPTP VPN connections to a lower level than was previously used, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or hijack a connection by decrypting network traffic.

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## References

- http://osvdb.org/50024
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Nov/msg00002.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3232
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021269
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3318
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32394
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32756

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