CVE-2008-3280
CVE-2008-3280 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openid with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-338.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-338
- Affected product: Openid
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
It was found that various OpenID Providers (OPs) had TLS Server Certificates that used weak keys, as a result of the Debian Predictable Random Number Generator (CVE-2008-0166). In combination with the DNS Cache Poisoning issue (CVE-2008-1447) and the fact that almost all SSL/TLS implementations do not consult CRLs (currently an untracked issue), this means that it is impossible to rely on these OPs.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-3280?
- It was found that various OpenID Providers (OPs) had TLS Server Certificates that used weak keys, as a result of the Debian Predictable Random Number Generator (CVE-2008-0166). In combination with the DNS Cache Poisoning issue (CVE-2008-1447) and the fact that almost all SSL/TLS implementations do not consult CRLs (currently an untracked issue), this means that it is impossible to rely on these OPs.
- How severe is CVE-2008-3280?
- CVE-2008-3280 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2008-3280 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-3280?
- CVE-2008-3280 affects Openid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-3280?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-3280 published?
- CVE-2008-3280 was published on 2021-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.openid.net/pipermail/openid-security/2008-August/000942.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/5720
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openid:openid:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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