Security readout for executives and security teams
Samba winbindd could write a server’s machine trust account password into log files in clear text. A local user who can read those logs may obtain that credential and impersonate the server in the domain. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Samba 3.0.21-3.0.21c systems using winbindd in a domain. Risk depends on local log readability, retention, and whether exposed machine account credentials remain valid. Prioritize if any legacy Samba domain member remains in production or retained logs are broadly readable. Modern environments are unlikely to be affected, but exposed machine credentials can create domain impersonation risk. Mitigation focus: Identify any Samba 3.0.21 through 3.0.21c installations using winbindd.; Apply Samba or distribution fixes from vendor advisories; verify current vendor guidance.; Restrict access to Samba and winbindd log files to administrators only..
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- samba-logfile-account-cleartext(25575)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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