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CVE-2015-0005

4.3 · MEDIUM

The NETLOGON service in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, when a Domain Controller is configured, allows remote attackers t…

Published Mar 11, 2015microsoftCWE-254EPSS 18.60%

Overview

CVE-2015-0005 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2003_server. It was published on March 11, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The NETLOGON service in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, and Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, when a Domain Controller is configured, allows remote attackers to spoof the computer name of a secure channel's endpoint, and obtain sensitive session information, by running a crafted application and leveraging the ability to sniff network traffic, aka "NETLOGON Spoofing Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2003_server 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

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/130773/Windows-Pass-Through-Authentication-Methods-Improper-Validation.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Mar/60Refwww.coresecurity.com/advisories/windows-pass-through-authentication-methods-improper-validationRefwww.securitytracker.com/id/1031891Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2015/ms15-027Refwww.samba.org/samba/history/samba-4.2.10.htmlRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/130773/Windows-Pass-Through-Authentication-Methods-Improper-Validation.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Mar/60Refwww.coresecurity.com/advisories/windows-pass-through-authentication-methods-improper-validationRefwww.securitytracker.com/id/1031891

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0005?

CVE-2015-0005 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_2003_server. It was published on March 11, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2015-0005?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-0005?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_2003_server 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-2015-0005?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-0005 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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