Management Agent Logon Passwords Are Sent in Clear Text (279699)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Metadirectory Services 2.1
- Microsoft Metadirectory Services 2.2
This article was previously published under Q279699 SUMMARY
In Microsoft Metadirectory Services (MMS), legacy Management Agents (MA), as well as Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)-based MA logon passwords are sent in clear text to the server. No security encryption is used when these passwords are sent.
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In general, MMS MAs do not establish a secure connection with connected directories. However, Active Directory Management Agent uses security encryption when sending passwords.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 1/25/2006 |
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| Keywords: | kbenv kbinfo KB279699 |
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