CVE-2004-2761
The MD5 Message-Digest Algorithm is not collision resistant, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to conduct spoofing attacks, as...
- Published
- Jan 5, 2009
- Updated
- May 28, 2026
- Assigning CNA
- mitre
- Evidence observed
- Dec 7, 2004
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HLow · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 95.4%
- Model date
- Sep 21, 2026
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Summary
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.
Sources
1Dan Kaminsky · multiple · Dec 7, 2004
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