CVE-2008-3775: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-h6w2-v77h-v84w
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CVSS 4.4
CWE-327
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2008-3775 is a LOW (CVSS 4.4) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-327: Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product uses a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm or protocol.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2008-3775 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2008-3775
GHSA Identifier GHSA-h6w2-v77h-v84w
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.4
CWE Classification CWE-327: Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 4.4

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required High (PR:H)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2008-3775

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2008-3775, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-327: Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm, where the product uses a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm or protocol. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Folder Lock 5.9.5 and earlier uses weak encryption (ROT-25) for the password, which allows local administrators to obtain sensitive information by reading and decrypting the QualityControl\_pack registry value.

References

NVD — CVE-2008-3775 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-3775
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/445... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44575
secunia.com/advisories/31559 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/31559
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4183
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/495612/100/0/threaded
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30771

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3775?
CVE-2008-3775 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-327: Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2008-3775?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-3775?
CVE-2008-3775 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.4 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2008-3775?
CVE-2008-3775 is classified under CWE-327: Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm (The product uses a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm or protocol.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2008-3775?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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