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    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.

    Published:Sep 16, 2005
    Last Modified:Apr 16, 2026
    EPS:Sep 16, 2005
    EPSS Score:0.0019
    CVSS Score:7.5

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Canonical
    Product
    Ubuntu Linux
    Vendor
    Openssl
    Product
    Openssl

    Exploits

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