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.
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T22:53:29.917Z
Reserved: 2005-09-16T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2005-2946

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Status : Deferred
Published: 2005-09-16T22:03:00.000
Modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
Link: CVE-2005-2946

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