CVE-2005-3170
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CVE-2005-3170 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5/10 on the CVSS scale. The LDAP client on Microsoft Windows 2000 before Update Rollup 1 for SP4 accepts certificates using LDAP Secure Sockets Layer (LDAPS) even when the Certificate Authority (CA) is not trusted, which could allow attackers to trick users into believing that they are accessing a trusted site.. EPSS estimates a 0.94% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The LDAP client on Microsoft Windows 2000 before Update Rollup 1 for SP4 accepts certificates using LDAP Secure Sockets Layer (LDAPS) even when the Certificate Authority (CA) is not trusted, which could allow attackers to trick users into believing that they are accessing a trusted site.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions | Sp4 |
References
- http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883639Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900345Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883639Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900345Broken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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