CVE-2011-0040
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CVE-2011-0040 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The server in Microsoft Active Directory on Windows Server 2003 SP2 does not properly handle an update request for a service principal name (SPN), which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (authentication downgrade or outage) via a crafted request that triggers name collisions, aka "Active Directory SPN Validation Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 22.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The server in Microsoft Active Directory on Windows Server 2003 SP2 does not properly handle an update request for a service principal name (SPN), which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (authentication downgrade or outage) via a crafted request that triggers name collisions, aka "Active Directory SPN Validation Vulnerability."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions | Sp2 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43215Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0319Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43215Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0319Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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