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CVE-2008-3188

HIGH CVSS: 7.5 Published: 2008-07-22 Modified: 2026-06-16

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 Platforms

Opensuse Opensuse

Weakness Type

CWE-327

References