Research In Motion (RIM) has closed another PDF-related security vulnerability in its BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) software that could allow attackers to infect corporate machines. BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) yesterday issued a security fix to address yet another flaw in its BlackBerry Enterprise Server’s (BES) BlackBerry Attachment Service, which processes message attachments for viewing on BlackBerry devices. BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES) Diagram Problems with the BlackBerry Attachment Service are somewhat common at this point, and RIM has fixed multiple issues related to the BES PDF distiller component in the past months. The problem: Flaws in the BES PDF distiller could allow attackers to distribute messages with malicious PDF files attached that, if opened via BlackBerry, could lead to device memory corruption and in turn, harmful code could be executed on corporate computers hosting the BES Blackberry Attachment Service. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe This particular flaw is found in BES version 4.1 Service Pack 3 (4.1.3) through 5.0 and BlackBerry Professional Software 4.1 Service Pack 4 (4.1.4). The vulnerability is a critical one with a Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) rating of 9.3 out of 10, according to RIM. If you or your organization employs affected BES software click here to download an interim fix. If you use affected BlackBerry Professional Software you’ll want to go here. Visit RIM’s website for more specifics on the vulnerability, as well as a handful of potential workarounds to disable PDF viewing on enterprise BlackBerrys. Read, “BES 5.0: Five Features CIOs Need to Know About,” for details on RIM’s latest BES release. AS via Heise Online FREE CIO BlackBerry NewsletterGet better use out of your BlackBerry and keep up-to-date on the latest developments. Sign-up » Related content opinion The changing face of cybersecurity threats in 2023 Cybersecurity has always been a cat-and-mouse game, but the mice keep getting bigger and are becoming increasingly harder to hunt. By Dipti Parmar Sep 29, 2023 8 mins Cybercrime Security brandpost Should finance organizations bank on Generative AI? Finance and banking organizations are looking at generative AI to support employees and customers across a range of text and numerically-based use cases. By Jay Limbasiya, Global AI, Analytics, & Data Management Business Development, Unstructured Data Solutions, Dell Technologies Sep 29, 2023 5 mins Artificial Intelligence brandpost Embrace the Generative AI revolution: a guide to integrating Generative AI into your operations The CTO of SAP shares his experiences and learnings to provide actionable insights on navigating the GenAI revolution. By Juergen Mueller Sep 29, 2023 4 mins Artificial Intelligence feature 10 most in-demand generative AI skills Gen AI is booming, and companies are scrambling to fill skills gaps by hiring freelancers to make the most of the technology. These are the 10 most sought-after generative AI skills on the market right now. By Sarah K. White Sep 29, 2023 8 mins Hiring Generative AI IT Skills Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe