CVE-2008-3188

HIGHNVD 7.57.5—Trending — 3 sources updated this week

7.5

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.

CVSS v3: 7.5
EG Score: 7.5(medium)
EPSS: 59.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

July 22, 2008

Last Modified

April 23, 2026

Advisory Details (4)

Auto-updated May 30, 2026

No patch confirmed yet.

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http://secunia.com/advisories/31339

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http://secunia.com/advisories/31096

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IBM X-Force Exchange

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43927

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30301

Weakness Classification(2)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2008-3188?

CVE-2008-3188 is a high vulnerability published on July 22, 2008. 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.

When was CVE-2008-3188 disclosed?

CVE-2008-3188 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on July 22, 2008, with the most recent update on April 23, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2008-3188 actively exploited?

CVE-2008-3188 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 59.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-3188?

CVE-2008-3188 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2008-3188?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2008-3188, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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