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Author: | JTYoder [ Fri Jan 06, 2017 9:42 pm ] |
Post subject: | Encryption Algorithm for PDFSharp DLL version 1.32 |
I know understand that the PDFSharp.dll (v1.32) supports 128 bit encryption, but I need to determine if this is AES encryption for our security team. In addition to verification I need to try to find any documentation or weblink that states this. Thanks in advanced for your help. JTYoder |
Author: | Thomas Hoevel [ Mon Jan 09, 2017 12:40 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Encryption Algorithm for PDFSharp DLL version 1.32 |
Hi! See this Wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portable_ ... monitoring |
Author: | JTYoder [ Mon Jan 09, 2017 4:31 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Encryption Algorithm for PDFSharp DLL version 1.32 |
Thanks for that link. I don't see any reference in the link to if AES is utilized or not. But since this link is related to Adobe, I assume you are utilizing their encryption routines. Is that correct? If so, I can re-direct my inquiries towards Adobe. thanks again for taking the time to respond to my inquiry. |
Author: | jdeme [ Thu Nov 16, 2017 3:54 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Encryption Algorithm for PDFSharp DLL version 1.32 |
Hi there Thomas We are using PDFSharp version 1.38.2608.0. Can you please indicate which encryption method is being applied? I've searched quite a lot for the related information but was unable to find an answer to that. Awaiting for your response. Thanks in advance, Joanna |
Author: | JTYoder [ Thu Nov 16, 2017 4:36 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Encryption Algorithm for PDFSharp DLL version 1.32 |
Hi Joanna, We were stuck with version1.3 since this was the DLL utilized by the vendor's application. I discovered that it uses 128-bit RC4 encription, a routine that has been rendered insecure. Sorry I can't provide the link where I discovered the encryption method, like you I had a rough go finding this out, and apparently didn't document the location I discovered this at. REF: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RC4 Version 1.3 also has issues merging PDF files in Version 6 or later. REF: http://forum.pdfsharp.net/viewtopic.php ... ef+streams These were show-stoppers for us since we handle HIPAA information. I did some research and found a nice little cheap (but not free) application called Coherent PDF. We just needed to be able to call the DLL, for Merging and Encryption, and it works like a charm. Encryption is 256 AES, the same encryption utilized by the CDC, and exceeding HIPAA requirements. You might want to check it out. Here is the URL for the website: https://www.coherentpdf.com/ Server license was less than $500. Best of luck! |
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