CVE-2005-1600

Description

A "mathematical flaw" in the implementation of the El Gamal signature algorithm for LibTomCrypt 1.0 to 1.0.2 allows attackers to generate valid signatures without having the private key.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.70% Top 30%

Third-Party Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20455	vdb entry
http://www.securiteam.com/unixfocus/5JP092AFPG.html
http://www.osvdb.org/16188	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13473	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/15233	third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.org/archive/1/397649	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1600?: CVE-2005-1600 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-1600?: To fix CVE-2005-1600, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-1600 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-1600 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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