CVE-2003-0370
First published: Thu Jun 05 2003(Updated: )
Konqueror Embedded and KDE 2.2.2 and earlier does not validate the Common Name (CN) field for X.509 Certificates, which could allow remote attackers to spoof certificates via a man-in-the-middle attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.0-beta | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.0-beta2 | |
| KDE Konqueror Embedded | =0.1 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.2 | |
| Turbolinux Server | =7.0 | |
| Turbolinux Workstation | =7.0 | |
| Turbolinux Workstation | =8.0 | |
| KDE KDE | <=2.2.2 | |
| Turbolinux Server | =8.0 | |
| Red Hat Linux | =7.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kde.org/info/security/advisory-20030602-1.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/320707
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-192.html
- http://www.turbolinux.com/security/TLSA-2003-36.txt
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-May/004983.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-193.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-361
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7520
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0370?
CVE-2003-0370 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0370?
To fix CVE-2003-0370, update to a version of KDE or Konqueror that properly validates the Common Name (CN) field of X.509 certificates.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2003-0370?
CVE-2003-0370 impacts KDE versions up to 2.2.2 and Konqueror Embedded version 0.1, as well as specific versions of Apple Safari and Red Hat Linux.
Can CVE-2003-0370 allow for certificate spoofing?
Yes, CVE-2003-0370 allows attackers to spoof certificates due to improper validation of the CN field.
Is CVE-2003-0370 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-0370 can be exploited remotely through a man-in-the-middle attack.
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