CVE-2008-3188 json
libxcrypt in SUSE openSUSE 11.0 uses the DES algorithm when the configuration specifies the MD5 algorithm, which makes it easier for attack…
published 2008-07-22 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-3178
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.5%
- EPSS 1.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 74%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Exploit prediction
1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 74% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-327 Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm
References
-
lists.opensuse.org
/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00008.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
-
lists.opensuse.org
/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/43927
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/30301
vdb-entry, broken-link, third-party-advisory
-
secunia.com
/advisories/31096
third-party-advisory, broken-link
-
secunia.com
/advisories/31339
third-party-advisory, broken-link
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-3188
- NVD CVE-2008-3188
Fencer Vulns keeps one entry per vulnerability: the CVE id wins, then GHSA, and records that alias each other are merged, except that two CVEs always keep separate entries. The same data is available as JSON.