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This issue exposes an LDAP server password stored in /etc/nss-ldapd.conf because older nss-ldapd versions used world-readable file permissions. A local user could read the bindpw value and reuse that credential against LDAP, depending on its privileges. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems using nss-ldapd or libnss-ldapd with an LDAP bind password stored in /etc/nss-ldapd.conf. Systems without that package, without bindpw, or with restricted file permissions are less likely exposed. Treat as a legacy credential exposure issue. Prioritize systems where LDAP credentials could reveal identity data or support lateral movement. Urgency is higher on shared servers or environments with many local users. Mitigation focus: Upgrade nss-ldapd to 0.6.8 or a vendor-fixed package.; Restrict /etc/nss-ldapd.conf so unprivileged local users cannot read it.; Rotate the LDAP bind password if the file was world-readable..
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