Vulnerability Description
Google Chrome, possibly 3.0.195.21 and earlier, 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. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | <= 3.0.195.21 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3456?
CVE-2009-3456 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Google Chrome, possibly 3.0.195.21 and earlier, 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-midd...
How severe is CVE-2009-3456?
CVE-2009-3456 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-2009-3456?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome.