CVE-2009-3477: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-3477: 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....

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 06:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This flaw affects the BlackBerry Browser on older RIM BlackBerry Device Software. It can be tricked into trusting a certificate whose name contains hidden characters, letting a network-positioned attacker impersonate an SSL website. The main business risk is credential or session exposure if legacy BlackBerry devices still browse sensitive sites. Exposure is limited to environments still using the listed legacy BlackBerry Device Software versions and the BlackBerry Browser. The source bundle does not identify other products or platforms as affected. Prioritize if legacy BlackBerry devices remain connected to corporate mail, VPN, or sensitive web applications. Otherwise, treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item with clear retirement or update tracking. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected BlackBerry Device Software to the fixed versions listed in the CVE description.; Check BlackBerry advisory KB19552 for vendor-specific remediation guidance.; Retire or restrict legacy BlackBerry devices that cannot be updated..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 29, 2009, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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blackberry-device-certificate-spoofing(53490)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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