Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-6792
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.
Products affected by CVE-2008-6792
- cpe:2.3:o:ubuntu:linux:8.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-6792
0.15%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 52 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2008-6792
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
|
MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
10.0
|
2.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-6792
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2008-6792
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-663-1
USN-663-1: system-tools-backends regression | Ubuntu security notices | UbuntuVendor Advisory
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https://launchpad.net/bugs/287134
Bug #287134 “users-admin sets up maximum 8 character password” : Bugs : system-tools-backends package : Ubuntu
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50435
system-tools-backends password weak security CVE-2008-6792 Vulnerability Report
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