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CVE-2008-3188

Published: 22 July 2008

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.

Priority

Low

Cvss 3 Severity Score

7.5

Score breakdown

Status

Package Release Status
libxcrypt
Launchpad, Ubuntu, Debian
dapper Not vulnerable
(SuSE-only)
feisty Not vulnerable
(SuSE-only)
gutsy Not vulnerable
(SuSE-only)
hardy Not vulnerable
(SuSE-only)
upstream Not vulnerable
(SuSE-only)

Severity score breakdown

Parameter Value
Base score 7.5
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity impact None
Availability impact None
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N