CVE DATABASE / CVE-2008-3188
CVE-2008-3188
CVSS 7.5 · HIGH
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.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
| Base score | 7.5 (HIGH) |
| Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| Attack vector | NETWORK |
| Attack complexity | LOW |
| Privileges required | NONE |
| User interaction | NONE |
| Scope | UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality | HIGH |
| Integrity | NONE |
| Availability | NONE |
Weakness type (CWE)
Affected products
Opensuse opensuse
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References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00008.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31096
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31339
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30301
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43927
Data: NIST NVD. NVD last modified 2026-04-23. Always verify against the vendor advisory before acting.