How severe is CVE-2008-5112?

CVE-2008-5112 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-5112 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-5112?

CVE-2008-5112 primarily affects Microsoft Windows. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5112?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-5112 published?

CVE-2008-5112 was published on 2008-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-5112

CVE-2008-5112 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Microsoft Windows
Published: 2008-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5112?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2008-5112?: CVE-2008-5112 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5112 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-5112?: CVE-2008-5112 primarily affects Microsoft Windows. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5112?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5112 published?: CVE-2008-5112 was published on 2008-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:server_2003:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:server_2003:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:-:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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