Vulnerability Details : CVE-2005-3170
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.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2005-3170
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.20%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 57 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2005-3170
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.1
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
4.9
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6.4
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2005-3170
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The product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2005-3170
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http://support.microsoft.com/kb/883639
Error - Office.com - Microsoft SupportBroken Link;Patch;Vendor Advisory
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http://support.microsoft.com/kb/900345
Error - Office.com - Microsoft SupportBroken Link;Patch;Vendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2005-3170
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp4:*:fr:*:*:*:*