CVE-2005-3170

5.0 MEDIUM
Published: October 06, 2005 Modified: April 16, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883639
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken Link Patch Vendor Advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900345
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken Link Patch Vendor Advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883639
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link Patch Vendor Advisory
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900345
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link Patch Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
5.0 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.8%
74th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

microsoft