CVE-2008-3188 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opensuse	Opensuse	11.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-327

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00008.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00001.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/31096Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/31339Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30301Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43927Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00008.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00001.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/31096Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/31339Broken LinkThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30301Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43927Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2008-3188?

CVE-2008-3188 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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.

How severe is CVE-2008-3188?

CVE-2008-3188 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3188?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Opensuse.