CVE-2008-6792

Description

system-tools-backends before 2.6.0-1ubuntu1.1 in Ubuntu 8.10, as used by "Users and Groups" in GNOME System Tools, hashes account passwords with 3DES and consequently limits effective password lengths to eight characters, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to successfully conduct brute-force password attacks.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.38%
Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://osvdb.org/50037 vdb entry
https://launchpad.net/bugs/287134
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50435 vdb entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-663-1 vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/32566 third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6792?
CVE-2008-6792 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-6792?
To fix CVE-2008-6792, 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-2008-6792 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-6792 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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