Vulnerability in openSUSE
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.
Vulnerability class: POODLE (CVE-2014-3566)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.015 (73.2th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 73rd percentile — 73.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.015 · newest: 0.015 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- openSUSE — versions 11.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43927 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00008.html (vendor-advisory, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory)
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00001.html (vendor-advisory, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/30301 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, Broken Link)
- secunia.com/advisories/31096 (Third Party Advisory, Broken Link, third-party-advisory)
- secunia.com/advisories/31339 (Third Party Advisory, Broken Link, third-party-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-3188?
- CVE-2008-3188 is a high-severity vulnerability in openSUSE, classified under Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2008-07-22.
- How severe is CVE-2008-3188?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.