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CVE-2005-2946

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Published: Sep 16, 2005Modified: Apr 16, 2026

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7.5
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 3.6
Source: NVD

Description

The default configuration on OpenSSL before 0.9.8 uses MD5 for creating message digests instead of a more cryptographically strong algorithm, which makes it easier for remote attackers to forge certificates with a valid certificate authority signature.

Affected (3)

Openssl
1 product
Openssl
Canonical
1 product
Ubuntu Linux
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Openssl
Before 0.9.8
Configuration B
2 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Canonical
Ubuntu Linux
Version 4.10
Ubuntu Linux
Version 5.04

Related CWEs

CWE-327
Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm
The product uses a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm or protocol.

References (6)

Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken Link
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken LinkIssue TrackingVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken LinkIssue TrackingVendor Advisory

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