Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue can expose user passwords when older LDAP authentication clients connect securely to an OpenLDAP replica, then follow a referral to the master without keeping TLS protection. The result is possible cleartext password disclosure on the network. The risk is concentrated in legacy LDAP master/slave environments using pam_ldap or nss_ldap. Likely exposure is limited to legacy Unix/Linux systems using pam_ldap or nss_ldap with OpenLDAP replication, referrals, and StartTLS/TLS. Systems using different LDAP clients, no referrals, or fully updated vendor packages may not be exposed. Exact affected versions are not identified in the provided bundle. Treat this as a targeted legacy-infrastructure risk. Prioritize review where LDAP still backs operating-system login or privileged administration. If the environment no longer uses pam_ldap, nss_ldap, or OpenLDAP referrals, document non-applicability and keep normal patch hygiene. Mitigation focus: Apply relevant vendor security updates for pam_ldap, nss_ldap, or distribution LDAP packages.; Review Gentoo, Red Hat, Ubuntu, Mandriva, and other vendor advisories for affected package guidance.; Ensure LDAP referral connections to masters are protected with TLS according to vendor documentation..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=161990CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- ldap-tls-information-disclosure(21245)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9445CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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