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.

Remediation

References

CVE-2005-2946

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Severity

High

Classification

CVE-2005-2946 CWE-327 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Tags

Missing Update Known Vulnerabilities