CVE-2007-6592

Name: CVE-2007-6592
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-12-28T21:46:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-6592 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apple Safari 2, when a user accepts an SSL server certificate on the basis of the CN domain name in the DN field, regards the certificate as also accepted for all domain names in subjectAltName:dNSName fields, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick a user into accepting an invalid certificate for a spoofed web site.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apple Safari 2, when a user accepts an SSL server certificate on the basis of the CN domain name in the DN field, regards the certificate as also accepted for all domain names in subjectAltName:dNSName fields, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick a user into accepting an invalid certificate for a spoofed web site.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	2

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 28, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-6592?

How severe is CVE-2007-6592?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-6592 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6592?

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Source: NVD / NIST