CVE-2008-3188 (GCVE-0-2008-3188)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2008-07-22 16:00 – Updated: 2024-08-07 09:28
VLAI
Summary
libxcrypt in SUSE openSUSE 11.0 uses the DES algorithm when the configuration specifies the MD5 algorithm, which makes it easier for attackers to conduct brute-force attacks against hashed passwords.
Severity
7.5 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE
  • n/a
Assigner
References
URL Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilit… vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-annou… vendor-advisoryx_refsource_SUSE
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-annou… vendor-advisoryx_refsource_SUSE
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30301 vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://secunia.com/advisories/31096 third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA
http://secunia.com/advisories/31339 third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA
Date Public
2008-07-21 00:00
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