CVE-2007-0040
CVE-2007-0040 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 2000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 39% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 39% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows 2000
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The LDAP service in Windows Active Directory in Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP4, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Server 2003 x64 Edition and SP2, and Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted LDAP request with an unspecified number of "convertible attributes."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-0040?
- The LDAP service in Windows Active Directory in Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP4, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, Server 2003 x64 Edition and SP2, and Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems SP1 and SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted LDAP request with an unspecified number of "convertible attributes."
- How severe is CVE-2007-0040?
- CVE-2007-0040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-0040 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-0040?
- CVE-2007-0040 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 2000. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-0040?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-0040 published?
- CVE-2007-0040 was published on 2007-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archive.cert.uni-stuttgart.de/bugtraq/2007/07/msg00254.html
- http://osvdb.org/35960
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26002
- http://www.iss.net/threats/267.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/487905
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24800
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018355
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-191A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2481
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-039
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2012
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:*:x64:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp1:itanium:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2003_server:*:sp2:x64:*:*:*:*:*
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