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libxcrypt in SUSE openSUSE 11.0 uses the DES algorithm...

Moderate severity Unreviewed Published May 1, 2022 to the GitHub Advisory Database • Updated Feb 18, 2024

Package

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Affected versions

Unknown

Patched versions

Unknown

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

Published by the National Vulnerability Database Jul 22, 2008
Published to the GitHub Advisory Database May 1, 2022
Last updated Feb 18, 2024

Severity

Moderate

EPSS score

0.437%
(75th percentile)

Weaknesses

CVE ID

CVE-2008-3188

GHSA ID

GHSA-pvvp-x5gj-xmcr

Source code

No known source code

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