CVE-2002-0703
UnknownEPSS 1.43%
Last modified
CVE-2002-0703 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An interaction between the Perl MD5 module (perl-Digest-MD5) and Perl could produce incorrect MD5 checksums for UTF-8 data, which could prevent a system from properly verifying the integrity of the data.. EPSS estimates a 1.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An interaction between the Perl MD5 module (perl-Digest-MD5) and Perl could produce incorrect MD5 checksums for UTF-8 data, which could prevent a system from properly verifying the integrity of the data.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gisle Aas | Digest-Md5 | 2.16 |
| Gisle Aas | Digest-Md5 | 2.17 |
| Gisle Aas | Digest-Md5 | 2.18 |
| Gisle Aas | Digest-Md5 | 2.19 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2002-081.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9051.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4716Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2002-081.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9051.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4716Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2002-0703?
An interaction between the Perl MD5 module (perl-Digest-MD5) and Perl could produce incorrect MD5 checksums for UTF-8 data, which could prevent a system from properly verifying the integrity of the data.
How severe is CVE-2002-0703?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0703 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0703?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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