# CVE-2008-3288: The Server Authentication Module in EMC Dantz Retrospect Backup Server 7.5.508 uses a "weak hash algorithm," which makes it easier for conte

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-07-24 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The Server Authentication Module in EMC Dantz Retrospect Backup Server 7.5.508 uses a "weak hash algorithm," which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to recover passwords.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30319
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/494636/100/0/threaded
- http://kb.dantz.com/display/2/articleDirect/index.asp?aid=9692&r=0.5160639
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4026
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43935
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2150/references
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020534
- http://www.fortiguardcenter.com/advisory/FGA-2008-16.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31186

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