Microsoft Site Server LDAP_Anonymous user account generates weak passwords
| siteserver-ldap-weak-passwords (8073) |  Low Risk |
Description:
Microsoft Site Server version 3.0 SP4 running on Windows NT 4.0 generates weak passwords for the LDAP_Anonymous user account. If the server does not have the "schannel.dll" file installed, the password is generated using the local time. A remote attacker can obtain this information by connecting to the NetBIOS port (TCP port 139) to make a NULL session NetBIOS query.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
No remedy available as of June 1, 2013.
References:
- rain forest puppy advisory RFP2201: MS Site Server Evilness.
- BID-4007: Microsoft Site Server 3.0 Weak LDAP_Anonymous Password Generation Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Site Server 3.0 SP4
- Microsoft Site Server Commerce 3.0 SP4
Reported:
Jan 29, 2002
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