CVE-2012-3287
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CVE-2012-3287 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Poul-Henning Kamp md5crypt has insufficient algorithmic complexity and a consequently short runtime, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to discover cleartext passwords via a brute-force attack, as demonstrated by an attack using GPU hardware.. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Poul-Henning Kamp md5crypt has insufficient algorithmic complexity and a consequently short runtime, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to discover cleartext passwords via a brute-force attack, as demonstrated by an attack using GPU hardware.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Poul-Henning Kamp | Md5crypt | All versions |
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