MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-2011-0040

The server in Microsoft Active Directory on Windows Server 2003 SP2 does not properly handle an update request for a service principal name (SPN), which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of se...

Vulnerability Description

The server in Microsoft Active Directory on Windows Server 2003 SP2 does not properly handle an update request for a service principal name (SPN), which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (authentication downgrade or outage) via a crafted request that triggers name collisions, aka "Active Directory SPN Validation Vulnerability."

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 2003 ServerAll versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2011-0040?

CVE-2011-0040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The server in Microsoft Active Directory on Windows Server 2003 SP2 does not properly handle an update request for a service principal name (SPN), which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of se...

How severe is CVE-2011-0040?

CVE-2011-0040 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0040?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2003 Server.