CVE-2003-0370: High severity Apple Safari vulnerability

Published Jun 5, 2003
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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.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Apple Safari=1.0-beta
Apple Safari=1.0-beta2
KDE Konqueror Embedded=0.1
redhat Linux=7.2
Turbolinux Turbolinux Server=7.0
Turbolinux Turbolinux Workstation=7.0
Turbolinux Turbolinux Workstation=8.0
KDE kde<=2.2.2
Turbolinux Turbolinux Server=8.0
redhat Linux=7.1

Event History

Jun 5, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Jun 16, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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