Cryptographic Issues Affecting openssl package, versions <0.9.8-1


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Debian security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.29% (70th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-DEBIANUNSTABLE-OPENSSL-374993
  • published16 Sept 2005
  • disclosed16 Sept 2005

Introduced: 16 Sep 2005

CVE-2005-2946  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-310  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Debian:unstable openssl to version 0.9.8-1 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream openssl package and not the openssl package as distributed by Debian. See How to fix? for Debian:unstable relevant fixed versions and status.

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 Scores

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