CVE-2012-5623: High severity squirrelmail vulnerability
Published Feb 13, 2020
·Updated
Squirrelmail 4.0 uses the outdated MD5 hash algorithm for passwords.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Squirrelmail Change Passwd Squirrelmail=4.0
Event History
Feb 13, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:42 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:42 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5623?
CVE-2012-5623 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the use of the outdated MD5 hash algorithm for passwords.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-5623?
To fix CVE-2012-5623, upgrade SquirrelMail to a version that uses a stronger hash algorithm for password storage.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2012-5623?
The affected software for CVE-2012-5623 is SquirrelMail version 4.0.
4
What are the risks associated with CVE-2012-5623?
The risks associated with CVE-2012-5623 include the potential for password breaches due to the weak MD5 hashing method.
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Who reported CVE-2012-5623?
CVE-2012-5623 was reported in security discussions on open source mailing lists.