CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-5186

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Novell iManager 2.7 before SP7 Patch 9 and NetIQ iManager 3.x before 3.0.2.1, as well as Novell eDirectory 8.8.x before 8.8 SP8 Patch 9 Hotfix 2 and NetIQ eDirectory 9.x before 9.0.2 Hotfix 2 (9.0.2.2) use the deprecated MD5 hashing algorithm in a communications certificate.

Risk Assessment

The use of the MD5 algorithm, which is vulnerable to collisions, may lead to certificate spoofing, jeopardizing the integrity of communications within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to the latest versions of the software that eliminate the use of the MD5 algorithm in communication certificates.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Novell iManager 2.7 before SP7 Patch 9, NetIQ iManager 3.x before 3.0.2.1, Novell eDirectory 8.8.x before 8.8 SP8 Patch 9 Hotfix 2, and NetIQ eDirectory 9.x before 9.0.2 Hotfix 2 (9.0.2.2) use the deprecated MD5 hashing algorithm in a communications certificate.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS