CVE-2008-6792: n/a vulnerability

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...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 11:42 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Ubuntu 8.10’s Users and Groups tool could store local account passwords using 3DES, effectively making only the first eight characters matter. This lowers the value of long passwords and can make brute-force attacks easier if an attacker can test or obtain those password hashes. Exposure is most likely on legacy Ubuntu 8.10 systems using GNOME System Tools to create or change local users. Modern supported Ubuntu releases are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy-system hygiene issue with meaningful password-risk implications. Prioritize remediation if Ubuntu 8.10 still exists in business environments, especially where local accounts protect sensitive systems. Mitigation focus: Upgrade system-tools-backends to 2.6.0-1ubuntu1.1 or later per Ubuntu guidance.; Retire or isolate Ubuntu 8.10 systems because the platform is obsolete.; Review vendor guidance before assuming existing password hashes were remediated automatically..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 7, 2009, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://launchpad.net/bugs/287134CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
stb-password-weak-security(50435)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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