> Note that the implementation in master (some day 1.1.0) already rejects 
> *.com, what it fails to reject is *.co.uk

Yes, I understand; my example was wrong, sorry. 

> I think the onus is on the trusted CA ( that wants to remain trusted) to not 
> issue such certificates.

And mistake-free?

> I am far from sure the callback is worth the trouble.

It's all about trade-offs.  I could imagine a callback being generally useful.

        /r$

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