How severe is CVE-2013-1282?

CVE-2013-1282 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-1282 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 27% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1282?

CVE-2013-1282 primarily affects Microsoft Active Directory. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1282?

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

When was CVE-2013-1282 published?

CVE-2013-1282 was published on 2013-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1282

CVE-2013-1282 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Active Directory with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 27% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 27% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft Active Directory
Published: 2013-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The LDAP service in Microsoft Active Directory, Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM), Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service (AD LDS), and Active Directory Services allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and service outage) via a crafted query, aka "Memory Consumption Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1282?: The LDAP service in Microsoft Active Directory, Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM), Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service (AD LDS), and Active Directory Services allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and service outage) via a crafted query, aka "Memory Consumption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2013-1282?: CVE-2013-1282 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-1282 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 27% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1282?: CVE-2013-1282 primarily affects Microsoft Active Directory. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1282?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1282 published?: CVE-2013-1282 was published on 2013-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:active_directory:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:active_directory_application_mode:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:active_directory_lightweight_directory_service:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:active_directory_services:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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