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CVE-2006-0591

LOW CVSS: 1.2 Published: 2006-02-08 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The crypt_gensalt functions for BSDI-style extended DES-based and FreeBSD-sytle MD5-based password hashes in crypt_blowfish 0.4.7 and earlier do not evenly and randomly distribute salts, which makes it easier for attackers to guess passwords from a stolen password file due to the increased number of collisions.

Affected Platforms

Solar Designer Crypt Blowfish

Weakness Type

CWE-310

References