Vulnerability Description
An interaction between the Perl MD5 module (perl-Digest-MD5) and Perl could produce incorrect MD5 checksums for UTF-8 data, which could prevent a system from properly verifying the integrity of the data.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gisle Aas | Digest-Md5 | 2.16 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2002-081.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9051.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-035.phpPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4716PatchVendor Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2002-081.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9051.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-035.phpPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4716PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0703?
CVE-2002-0703 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An interaction between the Perl MD5 module (perl-Digest-MD5) and Perl could produce incorrect MD5 checksums for UTF-8 data, which could prevent a system from properly verifying the integrity of the da...
How severe is CVE-2002-0703?
CVE-2002-0703 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0703?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gisle Aas Digest-Md5.