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What is a common result of misconfiguration in a wildcard SSL certificate?

Unexpected server downtime.
Inability to access certain web pages.
Certificate errors when accessing the site.
Security warnings for users.

The correct answer is: Certificate errors when accessing the site.

A misconfiguration in a wildcard SSL certificate commonly leads to certificate errors when accessing the site. Wildcard SSL certificates are designed to secure an unlimited number of subdomains under a primary domain. However, if configured incorrectly, the SSL certificate may not properly match the domain of the website being accessed. This mismatch triggers browser warnings or errors that indicate the security certificate is not valid for the site, leading users to question the safety of their connection. This type of error can happen if the wildcard certificate is not issued for the appropriate primary domain or if it incorrectly includes non-wildcard domains that do not match the certificate specifications. Users trying to access the site would encounter prompts about the validity of the certificate, potentially deterring them from proceeding to the webpage. Other scenarios like unexpected server downtime or inability to access certain web pages are more likely caused by issues unrelated to SSL configurations. Additionally, while misconfiguration can lead to security warnings for users, the most precise and common result of a wildcard SSL misconfiguration is the certificate errors that directly affect the user's ability to securely access the site.