CVE-2005-2946

7.5 HIGH
Published: September 16, 2005 Modified: April 16, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.cits.rub.de/MD5Collisions/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken Link
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-179-1
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.ubuntu.com/show_bug.cgi?id=13593
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken Link Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory
http://www.cits.rub.de/MD5Collisions/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-179-1
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.ubuntu.com/show_bug.cgi?id=13593
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
41th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

openssl canonical