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CVE-2005-2946

HIGH CVSS: 7.5 Published: 2005-09-16 Modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Affected Platforms

Canonical Ubuntu LinuxOpenssl Openssl

Weakness Type

CWE-327

References