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High
CVE-2005-2946
The default configuration on OpenSSL before 0.9.8 uses MD5 for...
Vulnerability 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.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
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Affected Vendor
openssl
View all reports →Affected Software
openssl, ubuntu linux
Vulnerable Versions:
0, 4.10, 5.04
Timeline
Official Publish:
September 16th, 2005
Last Modified:
August 7th, 2024
Added to House:
July 18th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.