Name: CVE-2005-2946: Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2005-09-16T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2005-2946, CWE-327, CVSS 7.5, EPSS 0.0019

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.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.5

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Debian	—	Upgrade openssl	Jul 30, 2024	Sep 16, 2005
Http Openssl	—	Upgrade to the latest version of OpenSSL	Mar 5, 2026	Sep 16, 2005

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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