Microsoft KB Archive/279699

= Management Agent Logon Passwords Are Sent in Clear Text =

Article ID: 279699

Article Last Modified on 1/25/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Metadirectory Services 2.1
 * Microsoft Metadirectory Services 2.2 Service Pack 1

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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.



MORE INFORMATION
In general, MMS MAs do not establish a secure connection with connected directories. However, Active Directory Management Agent uses security encryption when sending passwords.

Additional query words: MMS, Metadirectory, Management Agent AD ADMA

Keywords: kbinfo kbenv KB279699

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