CVE-2005-1600 describes a "mathematical flaw" in the El Gamal signature algorithm within LibTomCrypt versions 1.0 to 1.0.2, enabling attackers to forge valid digital signatures without possessing the private key. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.5, indicating high severity due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploits, Metasploit modules, or Nuclei templates are available, and there's no evidence of active exploitation, the flaw fundamentally undermines the cryptographic assurances provided by the affected library.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libtomcrypt:libtomcrypt:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libtomcrypt:libtomcrypt:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libtomcrypt:libtomcrypt:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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