CVE-2006-0591

security flaw

Published Feb 8, 2006 CVSS 2.0 · 1.2 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The crypt_gensalt functions for BSDI-style extended DES-based and FreeBSD-sytle MD5-based password hashes in crypt_blowfish 0.4.7 and earlier do not evenly and randomly distribute salts, which makes it easier for attackers to guess passwords from a stolen password file due to the increased number of collisions.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2006-0598 The crypt_gensalt functions for BSDI-style extended DES-based and FreeBSD-sytle MD5-based password hashes in crypt_blowfish 0.4.7 and earlier do not evenly and randomly distribute salts, which makes it easier for attackers to guess passwords from a stolen password file due to the increased number of collisions.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 4:41 PM
Reserved
Feb 8, 2006, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 8, 2006, 1:02 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:20 PM
Severity
Low
Public date
Feb 7, 2006, 12:00 AM