CVE-2008-3188

Name: CVE-2008-3188
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-07-22T16:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.50%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3188 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.50%

71.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-327

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Opensuse	Opensuse	11.0

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00008.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/31096Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/31339Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30301Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43927Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00008.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/31096Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/31339Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30301Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43927Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 22, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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.

How severe is CVE-2008-3188?

CVE-2008-3188 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3188?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-3188?

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Source: NVD / NIST