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 products
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n/a n/a
n/aaffected
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43927 ↗
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-07/msg00008.html ↗
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-08/msg00001.html ↗
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30301 ↗
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31096 ↗
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31339 ↗