CVE-2007-0040

Name: CVE-2007-0040
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-07-10T22:30:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 39.17%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-0040 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The LDAP service in Windows Active Directory in Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP4, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Server 2003 x64 Edition and SP2, and Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted LDAP request with an unspecified number of "convertible attributes.". EPSS estimates a 39.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The LDAP service in Windows Active Directory in Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP4, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Server 2003 x64 Edition and SP2, and Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted LDAP request with an unspecified number of "convertible attributes."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

39.17%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions	Sp4
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	All versions	—

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 10, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-0040?

How severe is CVE-2007-0040?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-0040 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 39.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0040?

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Source: NVD / NIST