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.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | system-tools-backends | 2.6.0-6.1 | — |
| Debian 13 | system-tools-backends | 2.6.0-6.1 | — |
| Debian 12 | system-tools-backends | 2.6.0-6.1 | — |
References
- 50037 vdb-entry
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/287134
- stb-password-weak-security(50435) vdb-entry
- USN-663-1 vendor-advisory
- 32566 third-party-advisory