How severe is CVE-2008-6792?

CVE-2008-6792 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-6792 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-6792?

CVE-2008-6792 affects Ubuntu Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6792?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-6792 published?

CVE-2008-6792 was published on 2009-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-6792

CVE-2008-6792 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ubuntu Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Ubuntu Linux
Published: 2009-05-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2008-6792?: CVE-2008-6792 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-6792 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-6792?: CVE-2008-6792 affects Ubuntu Linux. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6792?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-6792 published?: CVE-2008-6792 was published on 2009-05-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:ubuntu:linux:8.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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