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CVE-2002-2328

7.1 · HIGH

Active Directory in Windows 2000, when supporting Kerberos V authentication and GSSAPI, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via an LDAP client that sets the page length to z…

Published Dec 31, 2002microsoftCWE-20EPSS 16.63%

Overview

CVE-2002-2328 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on December 31, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Active Directory in Windows 2000, when supporting Kerberos V authentication and GSSAPI, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (hang) via an LDAP client that sets the page length to zero during a large request.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2000 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2328?

CVE-2002-2328 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2000. It was published on December 31, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-2328?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-2328?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2000 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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