Vulnerability in Openssl
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.
Vulnerability class: POODLE (CVE-2014-3566)
EPSS: 0.008 (54.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Openssl
- Canonical Ubuntu_linux — versions 4.10, 5.04
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_MISC, Issue Tracking, Broken Link, Vendor Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory, Vendor Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_MISC, Broken Link)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2005-2946?
- CVE-2005-2946 is a high-severity vulnerability in Openssl, classified under Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2005-09-16.
- How severe is CVE-2005-2946?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2005-2946 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.