gsd-2005-2946
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:20
Details
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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CVE-2005-2946


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      "remediation": "unknown",
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