MS.Active.Directory.Many.Request.DoS
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a denial-of-service vulnerability in Microsoft Active Directory.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a large number of LDAP queries. It allows a remote attacker to cause denial of service via sending a large number of crafted LDAP requests.
Affected Products
Active Directory on Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Service Pack 4
Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM) when installed on Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 and Windows XP Professional Service Pack 3
Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM) when installed on Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Active Directory on Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM) when installed on Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Active Directory on Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM) when installed on Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
Active Directory on Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
Impact
Denial of service
Recommended Actions
Apply the patch, available from the vendor's web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS09-018.mspx
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
Date | Version | Detail |
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2018-11-28 | 13.499 | Sig Added |