LDAP Client Anonymous Bind Utilization

info Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 4317

Synopsis

The remote host is an LDAP client.

Description

The remote host is an LDAP client. Improperly configured LDAP servers will allow any user to connect to the server and query for information. NNM has noted a client that utilized a NULL LDAP bind request.

Solution

Ensure that such usage is in line with corporate policies regarding authentication and authorization.

See Also

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms99-009.asp

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 4317

Family: Generic

Published: 12/15/2007

Updated: 1/16/2019