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CVE-2008-3188

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Published: Jul 22, 2008Modified: Apr 23, 2026

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7.5
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 3.6
Source: NVD

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.

Affected (1)

Products: Opensuse: Opensuse
Opensuse
1 product
Opensuse
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Opensuse
Version 11.0

Related CWEs

CWE-327
Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm
The product uses a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm or protocol.

References (12)

Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing ListVendor Advisory
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing ListVendor Advisory
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing ListVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing ListVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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