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CVE-2008-3188

libxcrypt in SUSE openSUSE 11.0 uses the DES algorithm when the configuration specifies the MD5 algorithm, which makes it easier for attack…

Published 18 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON

CVSS
7.5
v3.1 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
1.5%
percentile 74%
Public exploits
0
none known

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.

Exploit prediction (EPSS)

1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 74% of all scored CVEs.

CVSS scores

Assigned byVersionScoreVector
NVD3.17.5CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
NVD2.05.0AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Classification

Weakness
  • CWE-327 Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm

References

  • exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com /vulnerabilities/43927 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF, x_transferred
  • lists.opensuse.org /opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00008.html · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE, x_transferred
  • lists.opensuse.org /opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00001.html · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_SUSE, x_transferred
  • securityfocus.com /bid/30301 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID, x_transferred
  • secunia.com /advisories/31096 · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA, x_transferred
  • secunia.com /advisories/31339 · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA, x_transferred

Sources

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