Vulnerability Description
Apple Safari, possibly before 4.0.3, on Mac OS X does not properly handle a '\0' 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, a related issue to CVE-2009-2408.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | <= 4.0.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/091709-microsoft-ie-security-hole.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36477Patch
- http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/091709-microsoft-ie-security-hole.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36477Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3455?
CVE-2009-3455 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Apple Safari, possibly before 4.0.3, on Mac OS X does not properly handle a '\0' character in a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) field of an X.509 certificate, which allows man-in-the-mid...
How severe is CVE-2009-3455?
CVE-2009-3455 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3455?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari.