CVE-2010-1802

Name: CVE-2010-1802
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-08-25T20:00:16.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.80%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1802 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. libsecurity in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.4 does not properly perform comparisons to domain-name strings in X.509 certificates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via a certificate associated with a similar domain name, as demonstrated by use of a www.example.con certificate to spoof www.example.com.. EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

libsecurity in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.4 does not properly perform comparisons to domain-name strings in X.509 certificates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof SSL servers via a certificate associated with a similar domain name, as demonstrated by use of a www.example.con certificate to spoof www.example.com.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.80%

51.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Libsecurity	All versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.8
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.4
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.8
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.4

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Aug/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1024359
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4312Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Aug/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1024359
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4312Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 25, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1802?

How severe is CVE-2010-1802?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1802 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1802?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST