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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 attackers to conduct brute…
Impact
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 products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Opensuse | Version 11.0 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- 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
- 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