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.
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published: 2008-07-22T16:00:00

Updated: 2024-08-07T09:28:41.631Z

Reserved: 2008-07-16T00:00:00

Link: CVE-2008-3188

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2008-07-22T16:41:00.000

Modified: 2024-02-09T03:19:49.357

Link: CVE-2008-3188

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