Vulnerability Description
Opera before 10.00 does not properly handle a (1) '\0' character or (2) invalid wildcard character in a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) field of an X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof arbitrary SSL servers via a crafted certificate issued by a legitimate Certification Authority.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opera | Opera Browser | <= 10.00 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/freebsd/1000/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/1000/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/mac/1000/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/solaris/1000/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/1000/
- http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/934/Vendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/freebsd/1000/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/linux/1000/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/mac/1000/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/solaris/1000/
- http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/1000/
- http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/934/Vendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3044?
CVE-2009-3044 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Opera before 10.00 does not properly handle a (1) '\0' character or (2) invalid wildcard character in a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) field of an X.509 certificate, which allows man-in...
How severe is CVE-2009-3044?
CVE-2009-3044 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3044?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opera Opera Browser.