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CVE-2008-5112

5.0 · MEDIUM

The LDAP server in Active Directory in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2 responds differently to a failed bind attempt depending on whether the user account exists and is permi…

Published Nov 17, 2008microsoftCWE-200EPSS 17.45%

Overview

CVE-2008-5112 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows. It was published on November 17, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The LDAP server in Active Directory in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2 responds differently to a failed bind attempt depending on whether the user account exists and is permitted to login, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames via a series of LDAP bind requests, as demonstrated by ldapuserenum.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows 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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References

Reflabs.portcullis.co.uk/application/ldapuserenum/Refwww.portcullis-security.com/294.phpRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/32305Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46628Reflabs.portcullis.co.uk/application/ldapuserenum/Refwww.portcullis-security.com/294.phpRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/32305Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46628

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5112?

CVE-2008-5112 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows. It was published on November 17, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-5112?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-5112?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-5112?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-5112 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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