CVE-2008-3188

7.5 HIGH

Published: July 22, 2008 Modified: April 23, 2026

Description

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00008.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing List Vendor Advisory

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00001.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing List Vendor Advisory

http://secunia.com/advisories/31096

Source: cve@mitre.org

Broken Link Third Party Advisory

http://secunia.com/advisories/31339

Source: cve@mitre.org

Broken Link Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30301

Source: cve@mitre.org

Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43927

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00008.html