CVE-2009-3477
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CVE-2009-3477 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Blackberry Browser in RIM BlackBerry Device Software 4.5.0 before 4.5.0.173, 4.6.0 before 4.6.0.303, 4.6.1 before 4.6.1.309, 4.7.0 before 4.7.0.179, and 4.7.1 before 4.7.1.57 does not properly handle "hidden" characters including a '\0' character in a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) field of an X.509 certificate, which allows remote 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Blackberry Browser in RIM BlackBerry Device Software 4.5.0 before 4.5.0.173, 4.6.0 before 4.6.0.303, 4.6.1 before 4.6.1.309, 4.7.0 before 4.7.0.179, and 4.7.1 before 4.7.1.57 does not properly handle "hidden" characters including a '\0' character in a domain name in the subject's Common Name (CN) field of an X.509 certificate, which allows remote 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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Rim | Blackberry Device Software | 4.5.0 |
| Rim | Blackberry Device Software | 4.6 |
| Rim | Blackberry Device Software | 4.6.1 |
| Rim | Blackberry Device Software | 4.7 |
| Rim | Blackberry Device Software | 4.7.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36875Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36875Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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