CVE-2009-3455
First published: Tue Sep 29 2009(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Safari | =3.1.2 | |
| Safari | =2.0.3 | |
| Safari | =4.0.1 | |
| Safari | =2.0.1 | |
| Safari | =1.2.0 | |
| Safari | =3.2.3 | |
| Safari | =3.2.1 | |
| Safari | =0.9 | |
| Safari | =1.2.3 | |
| Safari | =1.2.1 | |
| Safari | =1.3.2 | |
| Safari | <=4.0.2 | |
| Safari | =3.1.0 | |
| Safari | =1.2 | |
| Safari | =4.0 | |
| Safari | =3.1 | |
| Safari | =4.0.0b | |
| Safari | =3.0.4 | |
| Safari | =3.1.2 | |
| Safari | =4.0_beta | |
| Safari | =1.0.0 | |
| Safari | =3.2 | |
| Safari | =3.0.3 | |
| Safari | =1.3.1 | |
| Safari | =2.0.4 | |
| Safari | =3.0 | |
| Safari | =1.2.4 | |
| Safari | =3.0 | |
| Safari | =3.0.4 | |
| Safari | =3.2.3 | |
| Safari | =1.1 | |
| Safari | =3.0.3 | |
| Safari | =3.0.0 | |
| Safari | =3.0.1 | |
| Safari | =2.0.0 | |
| Safari | =3.1 | |
| Safari | =2.0 | |
| Safari | =3.2.1 | |
| Safari | =1.2.5 | |
| Safari | =4.0.2 | |
| Safari | =1.0 | |
| Safari | =1.0b1 | |
| Safari | =2.0.2 | |
| Safari | =3.1.1 | |
| Safari | =1.2.2 | |
| Safari | =3.1.1 | |
| Safari | =1.3 | |
| Safari | =0.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-3455?
CVE-2009-3455 has a medium severity level as it enables man-in-the-middle attacks through SSL server spoofing.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3455?
To fix CVE-2009-3455, update Apple Safari to version 4.0.3 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2009-3455?
CVE-2009-3455 affects multiple versions of Apple Safari prior to 4.0.3 on Mac OS X.
What does CVE-2009-3455 exploit?
CVE-2009-3455 exploits improper handling of a '\0' character in a domain name within an X.509 certificate.
Who can be affected by CVE-2009-3455?
Users of vulnerable versions of Apple Safari can be affected by CVE-2009-3455 if they connect to malicious SSL servers.
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