High severity7.5NVD Advisory· Published Jul 22, 2008· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2008-3188
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
2Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
6- 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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