MD5 Vulnerability in X.509 Certificate Signatures by RSA Security

CVE-2004-2761

Summary

The MD5 hashing algorithm exhibits weaknesses in collision resistance, leading to potential spoofing attacks. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability, primarily in the signature algorithm of X.509 certificates, to create false certificates. This poses significant risks, as it undermines the integrity of secure communications, allowing malicious actors to impersonate legitimate entities and potentially compromise sensitive data.

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