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CVE-2018-14628: An information leak vulnerability was discovered in Samba's LDAP server.

An information leak vulnerability was discovered in Samba's LDAP server. Due to missing access control checks, an authenticated but unprivileged attacker could discover the names and preserved attributes of deleted objects in the LDAP store.

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Samba LDAP could expose deleted directory object names and retained attributes to any authenticated low-privilege user. This is not remote unauthenticated compromise, but it can reveal sensitive directory history useful for reconnaissance, identity mapping, or follow-on attacks. Organizations running Samba as an LDAP or Active Directory Domain Controller are the likely exposure group, especially where many ordinary users can authenticate to LDAP. Exposure depends on whether affected Samba versions or downstream products remain deployed. Treat this as a moderate directory confidentiality issue. Prioritize patching exposed or identity-critical Samba LDAP deployments, especially where many users or service accounts can bind to LDAP. Mitigation focus: Apply Samba or downstream vendor security updates where available.; Check Samba, operating-system, Fedora, Red Hat, and appliance advisories for fixed package guidance.; Restrict LDAP access to the minimum required authenticated users and services..

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/aSambaAll versions from 4.0.0 onwardsListed
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