CVE-2002-0703: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-0703: An interaction between the Perl MD5 module (perl-Digest-MD5) and Perl could produce incorrect MD5 checksums...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 02:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE describes a legacy Perl MD5 module issue where UTF-8 data could produce incorrect MD5 checksums. The main business risk is failed or misleading integrity verification, not a direct remote compromise. Exposure depends on old systems using perl-Digest-MD5 for UTF-8 data validation. Most likely limited to legacy Linux or Perl environments that still use perl-Digest-MD5 for integrity checks over UTF-8 data. Modern supported platforms may already include corrected packages, but the bundle does not prove current status. Treat as a targeted legacy-risk item. Prioritize if old Perl systems protect software updates, records, authentication material, or compliance evidence with MD5 integrity checks. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems using perl-Digest-MD5 for UTF-8 integrity checks.; Review the referenced Red Hat and Mandrake advisories for vendor-approved updates.; Move affected legacy systems to supported Perl module packages where available..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 12:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 2, 2003, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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