CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2003-0355

First published: Fri May 30 2003(Updated: )

Safari 1.0 Beta 2 (v73) and earlier does not validate the Common Name (CN) field for X.509 Certificates, which could allow remote attackers to spoof certificates.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Safari=1.0
KDE Konqueror

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0355?

    CVE-2003-0355 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to spoof certificates.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0355?

    To fix CVE-2003-0355, users should upgrade to Safari version 1.0 or later, which addresses the certificate validation issue.

  • What versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2003-0355?

    CVE-2003-0355 affects Safari 1.0 Beta 2 (v73) and earlier versions.

  • Can CVE-2003-0355 affect other browsers?

    Yes, CVE-2003-0355 also affects KDE Konqueror Embedded as it shares similar vulnerabilities in certificate validation.

  • What is the exploit risk associated with CVE-2003-0355?

    The exploit risk of CVE-2003-0355 includes the potential for attackers to impersonate legitimate websites by spoofing SSL certificates.

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