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CVE-2005-2946

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.84%

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CVE-2005-2946 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.84%

53.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpensslOpenssl< 0.9.8
CanonicalUbuntu Linux4.10
CanonicalUbuntu Linux5.04

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-2946?
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.
How severe is CVE-2005-2946?
CVE-2005-2946 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2946?
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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Source: NVD / NIST