CVE-2022-29137

Summary

CVE-2022-29137 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Windows Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP). An attacker can exploit this issue by sending maliciously crafted LDAP messages to a targeted LDAP server. Successful exploitation grants the attacker the ability to execute arbitrary code on the server, potentially leading to significant security impacts such as data theft or server compromise. This vulnerability poses a serious risk to organizations that rely on LDAP for authentication and authorization, and immediate patching is recommended to mitigate the threat.

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