Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm Affecting request-tracker5 package, versions *
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- published17 Jul 2025
- disclosed5 May 2025
Introduced: 5 May 2025
CVE-2025-2545 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
There is no fixed version for Ubuntu:22.04 request-tracker5.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream request-tracker5 package and not the request-tracker5 package as distributed by Ubuntu.
See How to fix? for Ubuntu:22.04 relevant fixed versions and status.
Vulnerability in Best Practical Solutions, LLC's Request Tracker prior to v5.0.8, where the Triple DES (3DES) cryptographic algorithm is used to protect emails sent with S/MIME encryption. Triple DES is considered obsolete and insecure due to its susceptibility to birthday attacks, which could compromise the confidentiality of encrypted messages.