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.

🔗 References (12)

• cve@mitrehttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00008.html
• cve@mitrehttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00001.html
• cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/31096
• cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/31339
• cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30301
• cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43927
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00008.html
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00001.html
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/31096
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/31339
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30301
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43927