High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Jul 22, 2008· Updated Apr 23, 2026

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.

Affected products

OpenSUSE/openSUSE
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Patches

No patches discovered yet.

Vulnerability mechanics

AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.

References

lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00008.htmlnvdMailing ListVendor Advisory
lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00001.htmlnvdMailing ListVendor Advisory
secunia.com/advisories/31096nvdBroken LinkThird Party Advisory
secunia.com/advisories/31339nvdBroken LinkThird Party Advisory
www.securityfocus.com/bid/30301nvdBroken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43927nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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