CVE-2002-0703

CVE-2002-0703 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gisle Aas Digest-md5 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0703?
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.
How severe is CVE-2002-0703?
CVE-2002-0703 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0703 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0703?
CVE-2002-0703 primarily affects Gisle Aas Digest-md5. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0703?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0703 published?
CVE-2002-0703 was published on 2002-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)