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OS X Lion accepts any LDAP password

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OS X Lion accepts any LDAP password, creates enterprise network nightmare-

LDAP servers often contain sensitive enterprise data, so a successful attack on one of the servers is a bonanza to hackers. For some reason, Macs running Lion that use LDAP to authenticate users to shared resources work just fine for the initial login. After that point, Lion users can use any password and still log in.  Read more

 

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Written by TTC Shelbyville IT Department

Monday, September 5, 2011 12:37 pm at 12:37 pm

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