Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Microsoft Active Directory LDAP issue affecting Windows 2000 SP4. A remote attacker could send a specially formed LDAP or LDAPS request that mishandles memory. The source record mentions arbitrary code execution but also notes the issue may only be a memory leak, so impact certainty is limited. Exposure is likely confined to legacy Windows 2000 SP4 Active Directory systems that still provide LDAP or LDAPS. The bundled affected-product metadata is incomplete, but the CVE description and Microsoft bulletin identify Windows 2000 SP4 Active Directory. Prioritize remediation if any Windows 2000 SP4 Active Directory server remains. Identity infrastructure compromise can affect the whole business, but modern environments without this legacy platform are unlikely to be exposed. Mitigation focus: Apply Microsoft guidance from MS09-018 where the system is still supported internally.; Identify and retire remaining Windows 2000 SP4 Active Directory systems.; Restrict LDAP and LDAPS access to trusted networks only..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6180CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- MS09-018CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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