CVE-2008-3288

Description

The Server Authentication Module in EMC Dantz Retrospect Backup Server 7.5.508 uses a "weak hash algorithm," which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to recover passwords.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.68% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30319 vdb entry patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/494636/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://kb.dantz.com/display/2/articleDirect/index.asp?aid=9692&r=0.5160639
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4026 third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43935 vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2150/references vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020534 vdb entry
http://www.fortiguardcenter.com/advisory/FGA-2008-16.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/31186 third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3288?
CVE-2008-3288 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-3288?
To fix CVE-2008-3288, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-3288 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-3288 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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