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CVE-2004-2761

Ietf Md5 vulnerability

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 9.93%
  1. Published5 Jan 2009

Description

The MD5 Message-Digest Algorithm is not collision resistant, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to conduct spoofing attacks, as demonstrated by attacks on the use of MD5 in the signature algorithm of an X.509 certificate.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Ietf Md5all versions

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2004-2761 being actively exploited?

CVE-2004-2761 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 9.93%.

How severe is CVE-2004-2761?

CVE-2004-2761 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 9.93% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2004-2761?

Affected products include Ietf Md5.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2761?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.