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 attackers to conduct brute-force attacks against hashed passwords.

CVSS v3 7.5 HIGH
CVSS v2.0 5.0 MEDIUM

7.5^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 3.9 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

5.0^/10

CVSS v2.0 : MEDIUM

Vector : AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Exploitability : 10.0 / Impact : 2.9

Access Vector NETWORK

Access Complexity LOW

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

References

Link	Resource
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00008.html	Mailing List Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00001.html	Mailing List Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/31096	Broken Link Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/31339	Broken Link Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30301	Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43927	Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2008-07-22 16:41

Updated : 2024-02-09 03:19

NVD link : CVE-2008-3188

Mitre link : CVE-2008-3188

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2008-3188

JSON object : View

Products Affected

opensuse

opensuse

CWE

CWE-327

Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm

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