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CVE-2002-0703

First published: Fri Jul 26 2002(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IETF MD5=2.16
IETF MD5=2.19
IETF MD5=2.18
IETF MD5=2.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0703?

    CVE-2002-0703 is considered to have a moderate severity due to its potential to produce incorrect MD5 checksums, which can affect data integrity.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0703?

    To fix CVE-2002-0703, upgrade the Perl MD5 module to a version beyond 2.19 to ensure correct processing of UTF-8 data.

  • What are the affected versions of software for CVE-2002-0703?

    CVE-2002-0703 affects the Perl Digest-MD5 module versions 2.16, 2.17, 2.18, and 2.19.

  • What kind of vulnerabilities does CVE-2002-0703 represent?

    CVE-2002-0703 represents a cryptographic vulnerability impacting the integrity of data processed using the MD5 algorithm in Perl.

  • How does CVE-2002-0703 impact data verification?

    CVE-2002-0703 can prevent systems from accurately verifying data integrity, leading to potential security risks.

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