CVE-2008-4023

Name: CVE-2008-4023
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-10-15T00:12:15.973+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 39.17%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4023 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Active Directory in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 does not properly allocate memory for (1) LDAP and (2) LDAPS requests, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request, aka "Active Directory Overflow Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 39.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Active Directory in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 does not properly allocate memory for (1) LDAP and (2) LDAPS requests, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request, aka "Active Directory Overflow Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

39.17%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 2000	All versions	Sp4

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 15, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4023?

How severe is CVE-2008-4023?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4023 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 39.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4023?

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Source: NVD / NIST