CVE-2013-3868

Name: CVE-2013-3868
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-09-11T14:03:48.347+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 38.29%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-3868 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service (AD LDS) on Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows 8 and Active Directory Services on Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 and Server 2012 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (LDAP directory-service outage) via a crafted LDAP query, aka "Remote Anonymous DoS Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 38.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service (AD LDS) on Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, and Windows 8 and Active Directory Services on Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 and Server 2012 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (LDAP directory-service outage) via a crafted LDAP query, aka "Remote Anonymous DoS Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

38.29%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	R2
Microsoft	Windows 8	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 7	All versions	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Vista	All versions	Sp2

References

http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-253AUS Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-079
http://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA13-253AUS Government Resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2013/ms13-079

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-3868?

How severe is CVE-2013-3868?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-3868 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 38.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3868?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST