CVE-2007-3742

Name: CVE-2007-3742
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-08-03T20:17:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.44%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-3742 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WebKit in Apple Safari 3 Beta before Update 3.0.3, and iPhone before 1.0.1, does not properly handle the interaction between International Domain Name (IDN) support and Unicode fonts, which allows remote attackers to create a URL containing "look-alike characters" (homographs) and possibly perform phishing attacks.. EPSS estimates a 2.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WebKit in Apple Safari 3 Beta before Update 3.0.3, and iPhone before 1.0.1, does not properly handle the interaction between International Domain Name (IDN) support and Unicode fonts, which allows remote attackers to create a URL containing "look-alike characters" (homographs) and possibly perform phishing attacks.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.44%

82.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	<= 3.0.2

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 3, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-3742?

How severe is CVE-2007-3742?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-3742 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3742?

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Source: NVD / NIST