CVE-2008-3188

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.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43927

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00001.html

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00008.html

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Risk Information

CVSS v2

CVSS v3