CVE-2005-3170

Description

The LDAP client on Microsoft Windows 2000 before Update Rollup 1 for SP4 accepts certificates using LDAP Secure Sockets Layer (LDAPS) even when the Certificate Authority (CA) is not trusted, which could allow attackers to trick users into believing that they are accessing a trusted site.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.89% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883639 patch vendor advisory broken link
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900345 patch vendor advisory broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3170?
CVE-2005-3170 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-3170?
To fix CVE-2005-3170, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-3170 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-3170 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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