Microsoft Site Server LDAP_Anonymous default account and password
| siteserver-ldap-anonymous-account (8048) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
By default, Microsoft Site Server version 3.0 prior to SP4 running on Windows NT 4.0 creates a user account with a known password. The "LDAP_Anonymous" user account allows limited local login privileges and uses the known password "LdapPassword_1".
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft, Site Server 3.0
- Microsoft, Site Server Commerce 3.0
Remedy:
Apply the latest Site Server Service Pack (SP4 or later), as listed in Microsoft Knowledge Base Article Q248840. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 248840, Possible Security Problem in LDAP_ANONYMOUS Account at http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];248840.
- rain forest puppy advisory RFP2201, MS Site Server Evilness at http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=vulnwatch&m=101235440104716&w=2.
- BID-3998: Microsoft Site Server 3.0 Default Account Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-1769: Microsoft Site Server 3.0 prior to SP4 installs a default user, LDAP_Anonymous, with a default password of LdapPassword_1, which allows remote attackers the Log on locally privilege.
Reported:
Jan 29, 2002
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