What is the severity of CVE-2008-5112?

CVE-2008-5112 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for username enumeration.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5112?

To mitigate CVE-2008-5112, ensure the LDAP server is properly configured to prohibit unauthorized binding attempts.

What software is affected by CVE-2008-5112?

CVE-2008-5112 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows Server 2003 SP1 and SP2.

What does CVE-2008-5112 allow attackers to do?

CVE-2008-5112 allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames on the affected LDAP server.

Is CVE-2008-5112 still a concern for modern systems?

While CVE-2008-5112 primarily affects legacy systems, it can be a concern if those systems are still in use or accessible.

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CVE-2008-5112

medium

CWE

200

17/11/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-5112: Infoleak

First published: Mon Nov 17 2008(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows 2000	=sp4
Microsoft Windows Operating System	=server_2003-sp2
Microsoft Windows Operating System	=server_2003-sp1

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What is the severity of CVE-2008-5112?
CVE-2008-5112 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for username enumeration.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5112?
To mitigate CVE-2008-5112, ensure the LDAP server is properly configured to prohibit unauthorized binding attempts.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-5112?
CVE-2008-5112 affects Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows Server 2003 SP1 and SP2.
What does CVE-2008-5112 allow attackers to do?
CVE-2008-5112 allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames on the affected LDAP server.
Is CVE-2008-5112 still a concern for modern systems?
While CVE-2008-5112 primarily affects legacy systems, it can be a concern if those systems are still in use or accessible.

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